- The ever enormous hospitality

- With a delicious aroma cuisine

- From the town of Malula, the last place on earth where you will hear the Aramaic language

- The castle Krak de Chevalier

- City of Damascus

In Syria, on the coast of the Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers (June to August) and mild, wet winters (December-February). The further inland the climate becomes increasingly dry and unpleasant. On the coast the average daily temperatures range from 29 ° C in summer to 10 ° C in winter and annual rainfall is around 760mm. On the plains the average temperature is 35 ° C in summer and 12 ° C in winter. Average rainfall in the region ranges from 250mm to 500mm. In the desert its very high temperature, and rainfall is low. In summer the average daily temperature is 40 ° C while 46 ° C and are not uncommon. Winter can be very cold in mountainous areas, including in the surroundings of the castle Crac des Chevaliers.

Spring is the best time to visit Syria. The temperature is mild, and very good visibility. Autumn is the next best choice to explore this beautiful country. Tourist Summit for the period of Easter, July, August, October, and the period of Muslim religious holidays. At that time, it is essential to get the night before. Summer in Syria is essentially the period from April to September, while winter prevails from October to March, however, these boundaries are fluid and often depend simply on the weather.

In recent years led to large-scale study in the ancient Syrian city of Ebla, have shown that the cultural heritage of this country is similar to that of Mesopotamia and Egypt. History shows that many of the achievements of the Syrian thinkers and artists have subsequently taken over by the Roman and Hellenistic culture.. As an example, you can identify the most important picas pupil Antiochus of Ascalon.

Syrian society is very traditional, great importance attaches to family values, religion, education, self-respect and discipline. The richness of culture and tradition of the Syrian is particularly evident in the forms of dance such as the al-Samah, Dabkes and its variants, and the sword dance. Wedding or birth of a child is a reason to celebrate. Festivals and festive occasions are characterized by the coloring and splendor.

Arabic literature has a strong Syrian influence, which can be seen not only in poetry but also in music. Some of the best Arabian poetic works come from Syria. Nahda, Arabic cultural and literary movement in the nineteenth century, owes much to the Syrian poets and writers. The most renowned writers and poets that Muhammad Maghout, Adonis, Haidar Haidar, Nizar Qabbani, Zakariyya Tamer and Ghada al-Samman. Syrian cuisine is a combination of the finest dishes the southern Mediterranean, south-western Asia and Greek food.

Over 80% of Syrians are Muslim (mostly Sunni), a large number of Christians (mostly Orthodox and Catholic) and Jewish minority.

Syrians are very proud of the modern amenities, but the habit of tradition and their heritage is very important for them. Also, remember to appreciate both. Visitors certainly will find the hospitality, which is deeply rooted in the tradition of Arabic will be happy to share the local oriental life. It is traditional to shake hands in greeting and farewell. Guests will be treated with great kindness, will often be treated to something on refreshment, usually coffee. Remember to respect Muslim traditions. Above all, be sure to dress appropriate. Beach wear shorts and leave the beach and the pool, but as we go into the city we remember that more than cover the discoveries. Smoking is prohibited in public from dawn to dusk during Ramadan.

Do not shoot the soldiers, as well as military outposts and everything associated with the military.

French and English

In larger cities you can work it out in English.

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Syrian Arab Republic in the local language are: Al-al-'Arabiyyah Jumhuriyyah as-Suriyyah

You have to have a passport valid for at least six months on the front. To enter Syria must have a valid visa. Applications shall be filed in the Syrian Embassy in Warsaw. Both the residence visa and transit must be exercised within three months of the year. In the case of trips organized by the Polish travel agent can buy a visa at the border or airport.

The import ban ammunition, firearms, stuffed, frozen or live birds or bird related products.

Polish Consulate in Aleppo

Honorary Consul: Ahmad Azzam Zeitouni

JMM Cappuccini. Kalioundji, Al Nineteenth, Aleppo, Syria,

PO. Box: 615 Aleppo, Syria

tel. (00963-21) 2688838 / 9, 2688638, 2688639, 2660935,

Fax. (00963-21) 2688657

E-mail: polconal@net.sy

Ministry of Tourism

PO Box 6642, Barada Street, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

Tel: (11) 221 0122.

Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic

st. Narbutt 19 A, 02-536 Warsaw

tel. 14 849 56 848 91 78 848 48 09

Fax 849 18 47

E-mail: embsyria@palmyra.neostrada.pl

Internet: www.syrian-embassy.com

Embassy

Rue Georges Haddad,

Damascus PO501

tel. 00963 -11 - 3333010

00963 - 11 - 3336010

Fax:. 00963 - 11 - 3315318

E-mail: damapol@scs-net.org

www.msz.gov.pl / amb / Damascus

Every visitor is subject to duty meldunkowym if he stays in Syria more than 15 days. In the local immigration office to show a passport and obtain the appropriate stamp. This is generally a fairly simple procedure.

Can not be exported canned. Exports of souvenirs and handicrafts of historical value. Because Syria is not charged VAT, there is no possibility of obtaining a refund for the goods procured from local market.

Keep in mind that staying in Israel, is closed by way of entry to Syria, even before leaving the passport should be changed. Before leaving, make sure to stay in a country does not prevent us from entry to Syria.

Private doctors of many specialties can be found on virtually every street. The cost of the visit is about the basic. SYP 500. In special cases, medical treatment is provided free of charge to foreigners, but the service standard is very low. Private hospitals offer better medical care, the fee for staying in them is from 2300 to 3400 SYP. Pharmacies are well-equipped, and pharmacists speak English.

Personal Insurance is not mandatory. Due to the rather complicated system of financial and banking problems may occur with the acceptance of Polish insurance policies. Motor insurance tourists regulate the motorists charged at the border tolls.

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Those planning a longer stay in Syria (internships, practices) are required to comply with testing for HIV, but is recognized only to the test performed at a local hospital (cost about. 500 SYP).

Remember to drink only bottled water, eat raw vegetables and fruits. It is worth going to a restaurant where there is a big crowd, because then we know that for sure there is good and fresh food.

In Syria, a small number of recorded crimes. Thefts occur sporadically. Most valuable things you should not, however, leave the hotels and cars. The Iraqi crisis and tension in Syrian-Lebanese relations do not worsen the security of foreigners residing in Syria, but the situation in the region may at any time to change. It is therefore recommended that prior to a planned trip to consult with the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and current information about possible risks

Conflict Syrian Golan Heights to Israel.

And the conflict between Lebanon and Israel, which had a fairly large impact on the mood in Syria.

Ambulance-110

Fire Brigade-113

Police-112

For tourists will undoubtedly troublesome person begging for money, which is people in Syria is very much.

Syria shares a border with Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq. It borders with Israel also, along the disputed Golan Heights, but it is zone, protected by mines and patrolled by UN peacekeeping forces.

Syrian Arab Airlines (RB) is a Syrian national airlines.

The main airports in Syria:

-Damascus (DAM)

25 km southeast of the city (travel time - from 30 to 40 minutes). To / from the airport bus to and from the city center. Taxis are available, but it is advisable to negotiate fares in advance, if you do not have the taximeter in the cabin. Facilities: bank, restaurants, snack bars, duty-free shop and tourist information.

-Aleppo (ALP)

10 km from the city (travel time - 20 minutes). To / from the airport: Bus and taxis to the city. Facilities: bank, restaurants, snack bars and tourist information.

-Latakia Airport (LTK)

is located 25 km from the city. Although there are no scheduled flights serving the airport, some charter flights are right here.

There are two international train connections to get to Syria:

• Tehran - Aleppo - Damascus
• Istanbul - Aleppo

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Buses run from Turkey, the frequent calls are from the city of Antakya (Hatay). You can also travel by bus from Jordan and Lebanon.

The main international routes lead from Istanbul, through the E5 road to Adana, Ankara and Iskenderun in Turkey. The best go-Bab Al-Hawa, if we're going to Aleppo, or if we are aiming for Kassab Latakia. From the east, the road is the best route from Aqaba on the Red Sea in Jordan.
Bus: There are journeys through the desert, routes from Aleppo and Damascus to Istanbul, from Damascus to Amman, from Damascus to Beirut and Tripoli and Damascus to Riyadh.

Main ports: Latakia and Tartous.

The nearest airport is Bodrum, Turkey.

Some cruise lines offer a car ferry, the return journey can be taken by the Bodrum, Heraklion, Rhodes, Santorini and Piraeus. Ferry trips are organized by the Cypriot, Greek, Turkish companies and vary from year to year.

Drivers passing through Syria transit (up to 48 hours) can use the Polish driving license for a longer stay you already have an international driving license.

Syrianair has a monopoly on domestic flights in the country and operates flights from Damascus to Aleppo, Deir ez-Zur, Lattakia and Qamishle. Persons under 26 years of age can count on discounted tickets.

Railways in Syria is sufficiently modern, and at the same cheap and as far as punctual. The main line connects Damascus, Aleppo, Deir ez-Zur, Hassake and Qamishle. The second runs along the Mediterranean coast.

In the summer, on Fridays, the little steam train leaves from the Hejaz Station in Damascus (which has a good restaurant) and climbs to the top of the Anti-Lebanon. Many residents use this kind of transport to go on a picnic and take advantage of the prevailing cold weather in the mountains.

Air-conditioned buses are one of the best means of transport if you want to choose a longer trip to Syria, for example, from Damascus to Palmyra. Buses are cheap, fast and reliable, but even if there are timetables can not be trusted.

Cars can be rented in many places and there is no problem with that. The movement is right-hand. If you want to drive in Syria, you must have an international driver's license and all documents you at all times (including passport). As far as driving is Syria has one of the highest rates of mortality on the roads, so you must be especially careful. There is no count on the observance of rules by other drivers.

Minibuses (locally called servees or meecro) are white vans that can carry about 10 passengers. Run around the cities on the specified routes for around £ S10. Target location is written on the windscreen in Arabic. Typically, a passenger seated behind the driver involved in the money. You can ask the driver to stop anywhere along the route.

Often the minibuses that run on longer routes such as. surrounding villages to Damascus and Aleppo, or from Homs to Tadmor or Krak des Chevaliers. They are less crowded and more comfortable than buses, but cheaper. Especially for short distances run more frequently than buses.

Taxis (usually yellow and always clearly marked) is a simple way to get around Damascus, Aleppo and other cities. Arabic would be very helpful, because most taxi drivers do not speak English. All licensed taxis have taximeters and press down on the driver that was included in the taximeter. Most drivers prefer to bargain with foreign travelers than turn on the taximeter.

Internet is available in Syria, although many popular sites such as Facebook and YouTube is filtered. In larger cities there is no trouble finding internet cafes. Prices vary depending on the city.

Postal air is formally delivered to Eastern Europe for 10 days.

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1 Syrian pound = 100 piastres (£ S)

In Syria, more and more ATMs, especially in Damascus. But there are still cities where the ATM hard-. Therefore, the best to carry cash. Credit cards are accepted in hotels, travel agencies and shops, but not in restaurants.

Money can be exchanged either in the branches of Commercial Bank, which are located in all major cities or the small amount of money changers that operate legally

- Lunch at a street restaurant - U.S. $ 3-5

- Chicken kebab on the street - $ 1

- Fresh juice (0,5 l) - U.S. $ 1-1.5

- Cola can - U.S. $ 0.3

- A bottle of water - 0.3 USD

- A bottle of beer in the shop - $ 1

- Gasoline (1 liter) - $ 0.5

Be sure to visit the biggest bitches in Damascus. It is located near the Umayyad Mosque. Walking under an iron roof and be careful not to get lost, since the main "passage" leave a small side street.

Costumes-Arab

Wood-inlaid pearl (furniture, boxes, etc.)

-Damascus steel products,

-Pearls and jewelry

-Soap of Aleppo,

-Perfume,

-Water pipes,

-Nuts, Halva,

-Coffee with cardamom,

-Spice.

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigarillos or 25 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.

• 30g perfume for personal use.

• 570ml of spirits.

• 500 ml eau de toilette and 500ml of eau de cologne.

• gifts worth up to S £ 250.

Please note that in Syria it is customary haggling, so the fairs and bazaars prices are inflated.

In Syria, you can find hotels of varying standards, from those with very low standard to five star palaces. Best quality hotels are located in Damascus, although in Aleppo, Hama, Homs, Latakia and Palmyra also can find luxury hotels.

There is no strict distinction between hotels and hotels, in fact are only hotels that differ in price and standard.

Camps can be found in Aleppo, Latakia, Tartus and Palmyra. There are many campsites in the summer the coastal resorts.

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A wide cross section of the standard of accommodation and the same price. You can find a bed for a few dollars. However, a better standard of accommodation in this example: Double room can be found for around 800 SP, although the cost may be higher in Damascus. Accommodation in a double room three star hotel can cost around. $ 50 USD, 80 USD for the four stars and 250 U.S. dollars in five-star hotel.

From November to March there should be no problems with the book, but better to have something booked in advance before coming to Syria.

The basis of Syrians diet is wheat, barley and corn are baked with local thin bread and other pastries. In addition, the Syrian dishes include tomatoes, rice, nuts, cucumbers, yogurt, beef, onion, sesame seeds and chicken. Syrian cuisine effectively combines sophisticated European cuisine with local spices, in effect giving the most representative of the Arab kitchen. There are some recipes and the names of meals, which are recognized worldwide, such as Falafel (pie strongly flavored beans), pita bread (thin bread, served for all meals), kebabs and Baklava (a sweet cake with butter, nuts and honey .)

- Bedouin mansafy and dates in Palmyra

-Falafel

- Delicious paste pounded with various components, strongly and aromatically seasoned usually served as a side dish

Delicious honey-cake

-Baklava

Local wine-Maaluli

Lebanese beer-al-Maaz

-Fresh fruit juices

Mint-tea

Due to other flora better to avoid the street food vendors.

As in other Arab countries, Syria and so there is a widespread custom of giving tips. There must be a large amount, but give tips for virtually any, even small favor.

As in all Arab countries as Syria and adopted is to give tips on each step for all kinds of favors.

-Damascus

-Aleppo

-Palmira

-Mountain Antylibanu

Hama-city

Deir-ez-Zor

-Latakia

- Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

-Old City of Damascus

-The Citadel of Aleppo

-Ruins in Pamyrze

-Roman theater in Bosra

The castle Krak des Chevaliers

- Castle Sahjun (so-called. Saladin's Castle).

- Churches in Maaluli.

-Descend to the bottom of the tank in Sergiopolis (Arab. Rusak)

In major cities such as Syria, Damascus, Aleppo, Latakia and Homs has no problem with finding a film. In Damascus there are also theaters

- Theatre Al Qabbani, one of the oldest theaters in the city.

Al-Theater Hamraa belonging to the Ministry of Culture

Theatre Workers Union, the largest in Damascus

In Damascus there is also al-Assad Library of the largest in Syria.

Once lush forests are replaced by a yew and lime trees, and when it comes to animals is currently difficult to find anything other than domesticated camel or donkey.

The most numerous of all animals are represented in the Middle East Birds. Besides the native species is anticipated there are plenty of species of migratory birds, which twice a year, overcoming the route from Europe and Asia to Africa and back.

Discounts for persons under 26 years of age, with an international student ID.

The fee for sightseeing is fixed at 150 SYP per person.

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-International Flower Fair in Damascus, April-May

-Festival of Technology Palmirze, May-June

In-Wine Festival Seid, July

-Cotton Festival in Aleppo, July

-International Fair in Damascus, August

-Passion & Joy Festival in August Lattakia

Books-Arab Trade Fair in Damascus, September

Desert-Festival / Albadiya / Deirezzor and Palmyra, September

- Bosra Festival every two years, September

-Film Festival in Damascus, every two years, October

Science Week, Damascus, Aleppo and Latakia, November

-Festival in Damascus, every two years, in November

-The annual art fair in Damascus, September

Please note that, despite the fact that Syria is a secular country, yet there prevail Muslim traditions. Clubbing is not rooted in the culture of this country. In Damascus, of course, there are places where you can go out tonight, drink beer and dance. Such places are also in the larger tourist resorts ie. in hotels. However, in smaller cities are unlikely to find clubs, similar to those we know.

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