Syria (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Darke, Diana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841623148 ISBN 13: 9781841623146

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides, 2010

Synopsis

This second edition of Bradt's Syria is the clear market frontrunner, offering more detailed first-hand information on sites, cultural, historical and social background, accommodation and restaurants than any other guidebook. In addition to the country's impressive historical sites, such as the Roman caravan city of Palmyra and the Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers, it incorporates walking and trekking areas, wildlife and other environmental issues, while amusing snippets from literature, local anecdotes and sayings help to stimulate a genuine interest and understanding of Syria's people and the land in which they live.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Prepare to be enchanted. Wild, sun-scorched deserts meet fragrant fruit orchards, and unspoilt Mediterranean beaches are backed by cool, forested hillsides. Lose yourself in the maze-like souks of Aleppo, discover ancient ruins or take in the serenity of the Great Umayyad Mosque. Syria is a land of magic and poetry. Diana Darke leads you authoritatively through Syria's history and culture, as well as providing all the practical essentials for a visit to this astonishing country--from restaurants and hotels to health and safety. *Crusader castles and classical ruins--including Palmyra *The timeless capital, Damascus *Waterwheels, palaces, and richly colored mosaics *The haunting Cities of the Dead *Detailed itineraries--where to go and what to see *Essential Arabic

About the Author:

Diana Darke is a fluent Arabic speaker and has specialized in the Middle East for over 25 years. The owner of an old courtyard house within the walls of Old Damascus, she is well known as a Syria expert.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1841623148
• ISBN 13: 9781841623146
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336