Syria
By Diana Darke
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Paperback, 336 pages
16pp colour photos & 32 maps
Published: April 2010 (2nd edition)ISBN: 9781841623146 Format: 216mm x 135mm Status: Available £15.99
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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. Series: Bradt Travel Guides Rating: 4 / 5 stars - 8 vote(s). |
Press Reviews:
'A useful resource.'
Voyager
'A good general guide.'
The Guardian
'The most informative as well as interesting & readable guide I have come across.'
Reviewed by: Mrs A. Wheatcroft on 1st September 2011 4:42PM
'It gave me the detailed knowledge I needed about the country, its people and culture through the voice of an author who obviously loves all three. It also answered my question about the whereabouts of the wall paintings in the church of Doura Europos. Full marks!'
Reviewed by: Robin Clarke on 1st September 2011 4:23PM
'Syria guide was superb; complete and with so many interesting 'side bars'.'
Reviewed by: Tim Battle on 1st September 2011 3:59PM
'Excellent - in a class above other guides.'
Reviewed by: Ann Proffitt on 11th December 2010 12:00AM
'The guide was excellent! I liked the sub sections within the text to explain particular elements of Syrian history or background.'
Reviewed by: Geoff Hewitt, Scotland on 31st December 2009 12:00AM
'A good mix of site information and related background history. Also a very easy read.' Ian Smart, UK 'Fantastic - one of the best I've used. Others in our party kept borrowing it for it's better detail - well done!'
Reviewed by: E. A. Barrs on 26th July 2009 12:00AM
'Excellent guide, plans and description of sites.'
Reviewed by: June Baxter on 1st April 2009 12:00AM
'We found the Syria guide much better than Lonely Planet on historical and cultural information.' F. Cochrane - London I have just returned from a week's holiday in Syria (far too short!), but wanted to let you know how enormously your Guide contributed to our enjoyment. It was so clear and full of fascinating information. I appreciatedyour inserts about famous travellers, which encouraged me to buy the Gertrude Bell Biography on my return!'
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Judicial system, Economy, People, Arabic language, Religion, Education, Arabic culture and literature
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Foreign missions and associations in Damascus, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Facilities for specific travellers, What to take, Electricity, Weights and measures, Time, Money and banking, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public Holidays and festivals, Shopping and bargaining, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Buying a property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Dascus
Setting, Orientation from Jebel Qassioun, Historical overview, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 4 Christian villages of the Qalamoun Mountains
Historical background, Seydnaya, Ma'loula, Mar Mousa Monastery, Qara
Chapter 5 Homs, Hama and the Southern Forgotten Cities
Getting there, Homs, Hama old city and waterwheels, From Hama towards Aleppo, The Forgotten Cities
Chapter 6 Aleppo
Setting and history, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist office, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursion to Qal'at Najm
Chapter 7 Aleppo to the Coast
Excursions northwest from Aleppo, Excursions west of Aleppo
Chapter 8 The Syrian Coast
Lattakia, Syria's Cote d'Azur, Ugarit, North to Ras Al-Basit, South along the coast
Chapter 9 The Hawran and the Jebel Druze
Quneitra (the Golan Heights), Bosra, Ezraa, Suweida, Salkhad, Mushannaf, Qanawat, Sia, Shahba, Shaqqa
Chapter 10 Palmyra and the Desert
History, Getting there and away, Planning, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, NIghtlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 11 The Euphrates and the Desert
Getting there and away, Following the river, Across the desert, Bedouin culture
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
Diana Darke is a fluent Arabic speaker and has specialised 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.
'The most informative as well as interesting & readable guide I have come across.'
Reviewed by: Mrs A. Wheatcroft on 1st September 2011 4:42PM
'It gave me the detailed knowledge I needed about the country, its people and culture through the voice of an author who obviously loves all three. It also answered my question about the whereabouts of the wall paintings in the church of Doura Europos. Full marks!'
Reviewed by: Robin Clarke on 1st September 2011 4:23PM
'Syria guide was superb; complete and with so many interesting 'side bars'.'
Reviewed by: Tim Battle on 1st September 2011 3:59PM
'Excellent - in a class above other guides.'
Reviewed by: Ann Proffitt on 11th December 2010 12:00AM
'The guide was excellent! I liked the sub sections within the text to explain particular elements of Syrian history or background.'
Reviewed by: Geoff Hewitt, Scotland on 31st December 2009 12:00AM
'A good mix of site information and related background history. Also a very easy read.' Ian Smart, UK 'Fantastic - one of the best I've used. Others in our party kept borrowing it for it's better detail - well done!'
Reviewed by: E. A. Barrs on 26th July 2009 12:00AM
'Excellent guide, plans and description of sites.'
Reviewed by: June Baxter on 1st April 2009 12:00AM
'We found the Syria guide much better than Lonely Planet on historical and cultural information.' F. Cochrane - London I have just returned from a week's holiday in Syria (far too short!), but wanted to let you know how enormously your Guide contributed to our enjoyment. It was so clear and full of fascinating information. I appreciatedyour inserts about famous travellers, which encouraged me to buy the Gertrude Bell Biography on my return!'
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