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Homs is a historic city of Syria. When you are visiting Syria on a sightseeing trip, do not miss the opportunity of enjoying the attractions of sightseeing in Homs. Sightseeing in Homs include visit to various important religious sites.

During your trip to Homs, the first place that should be in your sightseeing itinerary list is the Castle Crac des Chevaliers. It is a famous historical site famous not only in Homs but also in Syria. This is a crusader fortress and one of the important medieval military castles in the world. At one point of time this medieval castle was a garrison of 2000 soldiers. The best collectibles of the fortress are the frescoes.

Another important attraction of sightseeing in Homs is the Al Fadael Mosque. This mosque was built in the year 1062 A.D. This structure is the oldest structure of Homs. Al Nouri Mosque is also a renowned tourist spot. It is also known by the name ‘Grand Mosque’. The site in which the mosque has been built is regarded as the location of the Sun Temple in Emesa. It was destroyed by an earthquake and was again rebuilt in the year 1129. A visit to Um Al-Zennar is also must, when you are on a sightseeing trip in Homs. It is an old Syriac Orthodox Church. It is built over an underground church, which dates back to 50 A.D.

When you are in Homs then you should never miss the opportunity of knowing about the glorious history of Syria. For gathering the information about it, you should visit the famous museums of Homs. The museums that should be on your priority list are the Homs Museum and the Museum of Traditions at the Zehrawi Historical Residence. Both these museums are storehouses of varieties of information related to the history and culture of Syria.

Before ending your trip of sightseeing in Homs, you should go for shopping. If you are searching for a place where you would find a nice blend of both modernity and history, then visit the souks which have been in Homs from time immemorial. These roofed souks are still the hubs of activities.

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