Explore Bayt al 'Urqub in Syria
Bayt al 'Urqub in the region of Tartus is a place in Syria - some 108 mi or ( 174 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Time in Bayt al 'Urqub is now 05:37 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Qamsu, Homs, Aleppo, Firaq, and Duraykish. Since you are here already, consider visiting Qamsu . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Bayt al 'Urqub ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Syrians defying Assad's Tanks بانياس تواجه الدبابات بجسدها
www.facebook.com شباب بانياس يتحدون دبابات الأسد بأجسادهم . Population of Banias in Syria defying Assad's regime tanks which are trying to enter the Besieged city. La population de Banias en Syrie déf ..
DAHER SAFRA VILLAGE IN SYRIA
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Saladins Castle Syria
A very old castle ..
Sunset at Khirbat Al Faras
speed sunset at my beautiful village, Taken by Dr.Bassel Dawod ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Al-Shaykh Badr District
Al-Shaykh Badr District is a district of the Tartus Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 52,981. The centre of the district is the town of Al-Shaykh Badr.
Located at 34.98 36.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Baniyas
Baniyas is a city in Tartous Governorate, northwestern Syria, located at the foot of the hill of Qalaat el-Marqab (housing the Crusade castle of Marqab, Margat in western sources), 55 km to the south of Latakia (ancient Laodicea) and 35 km north of Tartous (ancient Tortosa), and a Catholic titular see under the Latin name of Balanea, which is now vacant. It is famous for its orchards and its export of wood.
Located at 35.18 35.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa
Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa was a Crusader-era cathedral in the city of Tartus, Syria. It was built by the Crusaders in the mid-twelfth century and functioned as both a fortress and a church. It has been described by historians as the best-preserved religious structure of the crusades. It now serves as the National Museum of Tartus.
Located at 34.89 35.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tartus
Tartus is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. Tartus is the second largest port city in Syria, and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. The population is 115,769 (2004 census). It borders Latakia to the north and Homs to the east and south. The native language in Tartus is Syrian Arabic. It is a major port city in Syria that brings in countless goods every day which then get shipped to the big cities. In the summer it is a vacation sport for many Syrians living in the city.
Located at 34.88 35.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
An-Nusayriyah Mountains
The an-Nusayriyah Mountains, also known as al-Alawiyin Mountains (جبال العلويين / Jibāl al-‘Alawīyin)—both names referring to the Alawi sect which has traditionally lived there—or under their Syrian official name of Coastal Mountain Range (سلسلة الجبال الساحلية / Silsilat al-Jibāl al-Sāḥiliyah), are a mountain range in northwestern Syria running north-south, parallel to the coastal plain. Classically they were known as the Bargylus and under the Hashashins were known as the Jabal Bahra.
Located at 35.25 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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