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Things to do in Homs




On your trip to Homs you would find that there are lots of things to do in Homs. As a visitor to this historic city, your list of things to do in Homs should include a visit to various sightseeing attractions in Homs, shopping in the historic souks and dining in the various restaurants and bars in Homs.

One of the most interesting things to do in Homs is sightseeing the tourist attractions in Homs. The most popular sightseeing attraction in Homs that you should visit is the famous medieval castle- Crac des Chevaliers. This medieval fortress which is well-preserved houses an excellent collection of medieval arts in the form of frescoes. Once you are in Homs do not forget to visit the two stadiums of the city. Another place that you should visit if you are a sports lover is the Al-Karamah Sports Club.

There are various religious sites of equally historical importance here. These include the Al Fadael Mosque which was built in 1062 A.D. It was built by Abu Al-Fadael Shihab Al-Dein Al Husseini Tulaimat. Not only did he built the mosque but also created an endowment to support it. Al Nouri Mosque is another important attraction that should be in your sightseeing trip list while you are in Homs. It was at one point of time the site of St. John Church. There are other places that are worth visiting in Homs and these include the museums such as Homs Museum and Museum of Traditions at the Zehrawi Historical Residence.

When you are in Homs then do not forget to indulge in shopping. Even if you are not an avid shopper, visit the souks in Homs to get the feeling of the shopping during the Middle Ages. In these roofed souks you would get every day to day item.

Finally your things to do in Homs list should include dining in various restaurants and bars in Homs. There are two historical restaurant and bar in Homs. One of them is Al-Agha Restaurant and Bar and the other one is Juila Dumna Restaurant and Bar. Some of the famous dishes that you should taste in these restaurants are the Homsi kibbeh, halawet al-jubn, Beitenjan mehshi and shakriah.

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