Homs : Michelin's recommendations

At the intersection of the Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra and Tartus roads, under 200km from the country’s three main cities, Homs (around 850 000 inhabitants) can be described as Syria’s crosssroads. Despite its rich past, the town offers little of interest to visitors. Nonetheless, its absence from the main tourist trail makes it a more authentic place to experience everyday Syrian life. Visitors can fill their time here by sampling its often very agreeable cafés and cake shops.