SANA
A tourist group from different European nationalities visited the city of Busra al-Sham in the eastern countryside of DaraaTo view the archaeological sites and historical monuments in them.
The tour included a visit to the ancient theater and castle, and the Church of Saints Sergio and Bacchus.
In statements to SANA reporter, tourist Mark from Germany confirmed that what he saw differed from what he heard about, expressing his admiration for the building that characterizes Bosra Castle and its amphitheater, and that it is a model of fine architecture.
Julianne, an Italian ballet dancer, expressed her hope that she would perform a show of ballet dancing on the old theatre, pointing to the cultural value that distinguished the theater throughout the ages, calling for security and stability in Syria.
And Van Hoeven, a Dutch cinematographer, stated that he will design a photo booklet of the antiquities in Bosra in a modern way, to introduce the world to the value they enjoy, and he considered that they are a treasure for every photographer in the world.
In turn, the Director of Tourism in Daraa, Yasser Al-Saadi, referred to the Directorate’s efforts to encourage tourism internally and externally, and to provide all facilities to reach the tourist’s definition of cultural values and archaeological sites in our country, pointing to continuous communication with those concerned with the tourism sector to provide all facilities for visitors.