The city of Palmyra

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The city of Palmyra

The high point of your journey, Palmyra, the land of Queen Zenobia, is worth a two night stay. The ultimate things to do are seeing the vestiges erected in the heart of the desert at sunset or at sunrise, and wandering aimlessly along the vast colonnade (2,500 ft) and in the Valley of Tombs. Equally visit the temple of Baal and the museum classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site; Palmyra is an enchanting city that has attracted an incredible number of famous visitors. Climbing the citadel overlooking Palmyra and discovering the unique panorama reveals the beauty of the city in its entirety: the court of Zenobia, the large colonnade, the oasis and the modern city. Its size, structure and vastness make Palmyra a unique city. Above all, do not hesitate to visit Palmyra at different times of the day and at night, to discover the different colours and atmosphere.