Homs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Homs

With a population of 1.6 million, Homs is the third large city in Syria after the capitalDamascusandAleppo. It is centrally positioned in Syria and is home to Al-Baath University among other institutes. There are many restaurants and hotels. The old name for the city of Homs is "Emissa" or "Emizza" but in standard Arabic it is called "Hims" and "Homs" is its informal name. Homs is the birthplace of Hashim al-Atassi, the Syrian nationalist and former president of Syria.

Top Attractions in Homs

Explore the best things to see and do in Homs:

• ★Church of Saint Elian
• ★Citadel of Homs
• ★Forty Martyrs Cathedral
• ★Great Mosque of al-Nuri
• ★Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
• ★Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt

Where to Stay in Homs

• 🏨Safir Homs Hotel

Homs Travel Guide Sections

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