Palmyra
Palmyra is in Syria.
Palmyra (the roman name) is known as Tadmor to the Syrians. Both mean the same thing - date palm. The name comes from the lush oasis adjacent to the city which is home to some million date palms. It is the only oasis in Syria.
The major tourist attraction, however, is the stunning ruins in the area. The most famous and well-preserved are the Temple of Bel, the colonnade, the funerary towers, the hypogeum of 3 brothers, and the Arab castle. All are within a few kilometers of each other.
Get in
easily accessible from Damascus by bus. Fare is a few hundred pounds (several $US). The tour takes about 3 1/2 hours.
Get around
tour busses abound, or locals will offer rides if you are willing to haggle.
See
Temple of Bel
Roman Colonnade
Funerary Towers
Hypogeum of Three Brothers
Arab Castle
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