
Syrian culture reflects Arab, Kurdish, Armenian, Assyrian, Turkmen and other traditions alongside diverse Muslim and Christian communities. Food, hospitality, music, crafts and family life are important cultural themes.
Hospitality
Offering coffee, tea and food to guests is an important part of social life.
Food
Shared meals, mezze, breads, grilled foods, stuffed vegetables and sweets are central to Syrian culinary traditions.
Crafts and Markets
Traditional crafts include textiles, metalwork, woodwork, soap and decorative arts, with historic markets serving as cultural centers.
Religious Heritage
Syria contains mosques, churches, monasteries, shrines and archaeological sites representing many centuries of religious history.