Palmyra

Desert queen's oasis city

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Great Colonnade · Ruins

A mile-long avenue of columns through the desert caravan city. Best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Temple of Bel · Ruins

The monumental sanctuary at the heart of ancient Palmyra. Best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Palmyra Theatre · Ruins

A Roman theatre set among the oasis city's honey-coloured ruins. Best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Palmyra Citadel · Fortress

An Arab hilltop castle with a sweeping view over the ruins and palms. Best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Palmyra Museum · Museum

Sculptures, inscriptions, and artifacts from Palmyra's ancient past. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

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