Between Aleppo and Damascus is located Hama - a city famous for its huge wooden water-lifting wheels "noria" with a diameter of up to 20 m. The city itself deserves no less attention - thanks to the picturesque river flowing through the center of Hama, the green promenade and beautiful gardens.
There are not so many people here as in Damascus, and the original old city, coupled with an atmosphere of tranquility and eastern tranquility, will allow you to spend a couple of good days here. In addition, Hama is an excellent place for making radial excursions to the castle of Krak-de-Chevalier or the dead cities of Syria. However, it is worth bearing in mind that without a group excursion, you can not get to Krak-de-Chevalier without a transfer in Homs.
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How to get to Hama
Two large companies, Al-Ahliah and Kadmous, have their offices in the heart of the city, next to which they stop their buses from here throughout the country. Al-Ahliah offers flights to Damascus (90 SYP, 2, 5 hours enroute), Aleppo (80 SYP, 2, 5 hours enroute), Homs (30 SYP, 45 minutes), Tartus (80 SYP, 2 hours) Latakia (100 SYP, 3 hours), Idlib (50 SYP, 1 hour) and Raccoon (145 SYP, 5 hours). Almost the same prices and routes are organized by Kadmous, in addition, by sending buses to Palmyra (85 SYP, 3 hours).
The central bus station is not far from the city center, next to the railway station. From there, about four trains leave for Damascus every day (1st / 2nd class 120/60 SYP, en route 2 hours) and Aleppo (1st / 2nd class 120/60 SYP, en route 2 hours).
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Climate of Hama
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| янв | Feb | mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug A | seine | Oct | ноя | Dec | |
| afternoon | +11 | +14 | +18 | +23 | +29 | +34 | +36 | +36 | +34 | +28 | +20 | +13 |
| night | +3 | +3 | +5 | +9 | +13 | +17 | +20 | +20 | +17 | +12 | +7 | +4 |
Kitchen and Restaurants
The most delicious falafel (20 SYP) in the east can be sampled at Ali Babas Cafe near the Cairo hotel. The Al-Baroudi restaurant on Shoukri al-Quwatli is the best place for chicken lovers. A quiet place where you can drink tea in a European setting is al-Buhturi. Here are good ice cream parlors and bakeries.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Hama
Interesting are the mosques of Al-Jami al-Kabir, Abu al-Fida and Al-Nuri and Azem Palace. It's worth visiting the Hama Museum, the Suk market and the citadel - not the most impressive in Syria, but worth seeing. Hama's photo (8)