The Tetrapylon

The best of Palmyra

The Tetrapylon is my favourite bit of ancient Palmyra, original and impressing. I was sad to hear it was damaged during the war, I hope not much.

Part of the Tour

The Great Tetrapylon unites the central and western sections of the main colonnade (main road) that runs through Palmyra. You cannot miss it as you walk down the colonnade. It is a pretty good exam...

The Tetrapylon Old Palmyra

Great architecture on these 4 pylons. One is original and the other 3 reconstructed. Was a major intersection in the old city of Palmyra and can be seen from various vantage points around the site....

Okay, but nothing special

This hotel was ok but not remarkable. It was situated very well nearby the ruins and the central street with souvenir shops and restaurants (We really liked the restaurants Pancake House and Casa Mia)...

Original Text

We are wonderful of so much beauty, at this moment I don't know whether it has been restored since the invasion of Alqaeda/Isis. It deserves a quiet and timely visit. Do not do it in the middle of the summer, byq...