Qaryat as Sāmirīyah
in Homs Governorate, Syria

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.756 and 36.737 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 45' 22" and E 36° 44' 14"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - SYP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, French, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:25 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Damascus
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:24 am and 5:51 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Syria in Western Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Syria.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Syria. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Qaryat as Sāmirīyah

Qaryat as Sāmirīyah in Homs Governorate is a city located in Syria about 90 mi (or 145 km) north of Damascus, the country's capital town.

Current time in Qaryat as Sāmirīyah is now 03:25 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Damascus with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Qaryat as Sāmirīyah, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Syria is Bassel Al-Assad International Airport in a distance of 63 mi (or 101 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Syria is Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Homs, Tallbisah, Ar Rastan, Khirbat Tin Nur and `Ayn an Nasr. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 29th of March 2024

23°C (73 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

25°C (77 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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حنيتلك يا حمص ،، / Exe Homs

Published: April 21, 2013
Length: 23:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Exe Homs

تآبعونآ على فيسبوكـ ،، www.facebook.com/yamenx آو Exe Homs صـور ،، حـصرية ونآدرة جدآ لمدينة حمص ،، آهدآء ،، لكل مغترب متلي...


Siria, Homs, Al-Khaldiyah, MILICIAS DISPARAN A MATAR CONTRA MANIFESTANTES-3, 17/06/2011

Published: June 21, 2011
Length: 51:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: omalalsouri

Siria, Homs, Al-Khaldiyah, DISPAROS A MATAR CONTRA MANIFESTANTES POR LAS MILICIAS DEL REGIMEN DE BASHAR AL ASAD, 17/06/2011 محاولة قتل أحد المتظاهرين حمص امام...


Homs Bombing of Khalid ibn al Walid mosque حمص - قصف عنيق جامع خالد بن الوليد 09.07.2013

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 10:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Protect Syrian Archaeology

Association for the protection of Syrian archaeology - Website : http://www.apsa2011.com جمعية حماية الآثار السورية https://www.facebook.com/apsa2011.


Presidente Assad visita devastada ciudad de Homs

Published: March 27, 2012
Length: 54:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El presidente Bashar Al Assad recorrió el barrio de Baba Amr, en la ciudad de Homs, y reconoció la destrucción causada por los grupos armados. El mandatario se entrevistó con los ciudadanos...


Homs état de lieux du musée archéologique تقرير متحف حمص الاثري

Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 13:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Protect Syrian Archaeology

Homs état de lieux du musée archéologique تقرير متحف حمص الاثري Protect Syrian Archaeology صفحة حماية الآثار السورية https://www.facebook.com/apsa2011.


Homs - état du lieux au Palais Julia Domna حمص - اثار الدمار في قصر جوليا دومنا

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 57:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Protect Syrian Archaeology

Association for the protection of Syrian archaeology - Website : http://www.apsa2011.com جمعية حماية الآثار السورية https://www.facebook.com/apsa2011.


حمص أثار الدمار في متحف قصر الزهراوي Homs Musée palais Al Zehrawi

Published: September 21, 2012
Length: 52:08 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Protect Syrian Archaeology

حمص : أثار الدمار في متحف قصر الزهراوي للتقاليد الشعبية Homs - État de lieux au Musée palais Al-Zehrawi des Arts et Traditions populaires https://www....


Homs to Aleppo

Published: February 03, 2011
Length: 45:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yes2everything

A ride I took from Homs to Aleppo, weeks before Syria began to unravel. Each day I think about all the beautiful people I met in Syria and I wonder about their fate. I have never felt more...


Continúa la violencia en la Homs

Published: December 31, 2011
Length: 58:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

La violencia en la provincia siria de Homs no cesa, un grupo de residentes mostraron a los observadores árabes las víctimas de los grupos armados. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/29/12/2...


Siria: Al menos 27 muertos dejan enfrentamientos en Homs

Published: December 15, 2011
Length: 27:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

Continúan los enfrentamientos liderados por grupos de infiltrados en la ciudad de Homs, Siria. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/14/12/2011/62068/siria-al-menos-27-muertos-dejan-enfrentamie...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Homs

Homs, previously known as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 metres above sea level and is located 162 kilometres north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast. Homs is a major industrial center, and with a population of at least 652,609 people, it is the third largest city in Syria after Aleppo to the north and the capital Damascus to the south.

Located at 34.7308, 36.7094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Syria, Homs, Populated places established in the 3rd millennium BC, Roman towns and cities in Syria, Royal Family of Emesa

Battle of Emesa

The Battle of Emesa was fought in 272 between Roman and Palmyran forces. The Romans were led by Emperor Aurelian, while the Palmyrans were led by Queen Zenobia and her general Zabdas. Aurelian had started a campaign to reconquer the secessionist Palmyrene Empire, led by Vaballathus and his mother Queen Zenobia. He had come to the East willing to show his mercy to the Roman peoples of the area, and had defeated Zenobia at the Battle of Immae, near Antioch.

Located at 34.7232, 36.7145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
272, Battles involving the Roman Empire, Palmyra

Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar

The Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar, also known as the Third Battle of Homs, was a Mongol victory over the Mamluks in 1299.

Located at 34.7368, 36.7156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military history of Syria, Battles involving the Mongols, Battles involving Georgia (country), Battles involving Armenia, 13th century in Syria, Wars involving the Mamluk Sultanate (Cairo), Conflicts in 1299

St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt

Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt is a historical Syriac Orthodox Church in Homs, Syria. The church is built over an underground church dating back to 50 AD. It is the seat of the Syriac Orthodox archbishopric. The church contains a venerated relic that is supposed to be a section of the belt of Mary mother of Jesus.

Located at 34.7293, 36.72 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Syriac Orthodox churches, 1st-century architecture, Churches in Homs, Christian organizations established in the 1st century

Great Mosque of al-Nuri (Homs)

The Great Mosque of al-Nuri also called al-Nouri Mosque, is a mosque in Homs, Syria. It is situated off ash-Shouhada street, adjacent to the city's historical roofed souks ("markets").

Located at 34.7309, 36.7146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
12th-century architecture, Arabic architecture, Mosques in Homs, Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques

Church of Saint Elian

The Church of Saint Elian is a church in Homs, Syria, located along Tarafa bin al-Abd Street near the Gate of Palmyra. The Feast of St. Elian is held annually at the church on February 6, attracting a large number of pilgrims.

Located at 34.7288, 36.7243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Homs, 5th-century church buildings

Quwatli Street (Homs)

Shoukri al-Quwatly Street or simply Quwatly Street is the main street of central Homs, Syria. The street is a short, but wide strip of road with a large roundabout at both ends. Central Homs lies on either side of Quwatli Street, named after former Syrian president Shukri al-Quwatli. At its eastern end is the Great Mosque of al-Nuri and Martyr's Square with the old clock tower, while the new clock tower is located at its western end.

Located at 34.7312, 36.7094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Homs

2012 Homs offensive

The 2012 Homs offensive was a Syrian Army crackdown on the opposition stronghold of Homs, within the scope of the Siege of Homs, beginning since early February 2012 and ending with the U.N. brockered cease fire on April 14, 2012. The offensive began by artillery bombardment by the Syrian armed forces in response to an attack by the Free Syrian Army on Syrian Army checkpoints on 3 February 2012, killing 10 soldiers.

Located at 34.7308, 36.7094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 2012, Military operations of the Syrian civil war, Homs, 2012 in Syria, Massacres in Syria


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Qaryat as Sāmirīyah, قرية السامرية