50 curiosities to discover
Citadel of Salah Ed-Din
Al-Haffah, Syria
This Crusader castle in the mountains near Latakia is a World Heritage Site. Dutch travel…
Umayyad Mosque
Damascus, Syria
Yad Vashem
Jerusalem, Israel
The national Holocaust memorial and museum on Mount Herzl. A powerful visit that deserves…
White City of Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel
This district full of Bauhaus buildings is a World Heritage Site. Combine it with old Jaffa…
Ancient City of Damascus
Damascus, Syria
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, a World Heritage Site, with…
Palmyra
Tadmur, Syria
Krak des Chevaliers
Al-Husn, Syria
Wadi Shab
Tiwi, Oman
A short hike and swim through this gorge brings you to a hidden cave with a waterfall. Bring…
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muscat, Oman
This large mosque with an impressive carpet is open to non-Muslims in the morning. Dress…
Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Ras al Jinz, Oman
Sea turtles come to lay their eggs on this beach. You can visit only with a guide, often at…
Wahiba Sands
Bidiyah, Oman
These tall orange dunes are ideal for a night in a desert camp. Take a 4x4 or go with a local…
Old City of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
The walled old city, a World Heritage Site, is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It…
Masada
Arad, Israel
This rock fortress above the Dead Sea is a World Heritage Site. Climb it at sunrise or take…
Baha'i Gardens
Haifa, Israel
These terraces on Mount Carmel are a World Heritage Site and offer a magnificent view over…
Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Isfahan, Iran
This huge square, a World Heritage Site, is surrounded by mosques and a bazaar. Dutch travel…
Persepolis
Marvdasht, Iran
The ruins of the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire are a World Heritage Site. Dutch…
Historic City of Yazd
Yazd, Iran
This desert city is a World Heritage Site, known for wind towers and mud-brick houses. Dutch…
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Shiraz, Iran
This mosque is known for its colourful stained-glass windows, which glow beautifully in the…
Baalbek
Baalbek, Lebanon
These huge Roman temples are a World Heritage Site. Dutch travel advice for Lebanon was red in…
Byblos
Byblos, Lebanon
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, a World Heritage Site. Dutch…
Tyre
Tyre, Lebanon
This ancient Phoenician city has remarkable Roman remains, a World Heritage Site. Dutch travel…
Jeita Grotto
Jeita, Lebanon
These impressive limestone caves can be visited partly by boat. Dutch travel advice for…
Old City of Sanaa
Sana'a, Yemen
The ornate mud-brick tower houses are a World Heritage Site. Dutch travel advice for Yemen was…
Shibam
Shibam, Yemen
The mud-brick skyscrapers of this walled city are a World Heritage Site. Dutch travel advice…
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