Damascus, the capital of strife torn Syria was once the star attraction of the Middle East. Ancient Islamic architecture dating back to the second and third centuries can be found in the city. The city of Damascus, and other places in Syria are pebbled with beauties that speak volumes of the evolution of the place. The Roman ruins found in Palmyra and Apamea- brilliant visual spectacles rising from the sands of time, the 8th century Umayyad Mosque- of great importance to the worlds of Islam and architecture, the impressive and insurmountable Crac des Chevaliers and the iconic St Simeon’s Monastery- all are architectural masterpieces found in Damascus and the rest of Syria, which have withstood the test of time. But will they withstand the onslaught of mindless terrorism?

Tour companies organizing tours to Syria have suspended operations in Syria till the political atmosphere stabilizes.