Syria

Discover all of Syria's myriad charms - explore magnificent Crusader castles and ancient ruins, treasure hunt in labyrinthine souqs and people-watch in Damascene coffeehouses - with this excellent guide.

• 52 detailed maps, plus a full-colour country map


• the lowdown on where to eat and stay for all budgets


• illustrated guides to shopping in the souqs and steaming in the hammams (bathhouses)


• all you need to know about the major sights, from ancient Palmyra to the old houses of Damascus


• useful language chapter with Arabic alphabet, numerals and script