We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

As Suwayda

Free Newsletter

Interested in As Suwayda?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for As Suwayda each week.

  • Save Shahba City
  • E-mail this page
Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Hotels
Travel Destinations
Sightseeing

Explore other As Suwayda resources:

Shahba City


Traveler Photos & Videos

View all photos
Add Photos
Add Videos

As Suwayda weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
56°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
Jan
52°F 11°C
39°F 3°C
Feb
54°F 12°C
40°F 4°C
Mar
61°F 16°C
44°F 6°C
Apr
70°F 21°C
50°F 10°C
May
79°F 26°C
58°F 14°C

Extended Forecast
Friday
Dec 25
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
44°F 6°C
Saturday
Dec 26
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
44°F 6°C
Sunday
Dec 27
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
More weather for As Suwayda
 | 
Powered by
Weather Underground

Traveler Advice on Shahba City

Traveler Forum
  • Ask a question or view 71 posts on As Suwayda from this week.
Web Comments from Travelers (1)
Title Source
“Shahba City” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in As Suwayda
Write a review
Traveler Description:
Familiar with Shahba City? Write your own description and share what you know with other travelers.
Attraction type: Historic village
Address: 7 Km south of Damascus As Suwayda
Syria

Reviews you can trust

[ Date ] [ Rating ]
“Roman City of Philippopolis”
Save Review
4 of 5 stars
eddnash   31 contributions
Detroit
Oct 23, 2009

this town is well worth 2-3 hours as an example of many roman cities in the Sweida governorate, which is an open meuseum of classic are and civilisation (examples Canatha, Sii, Sweida, Shakka, Shahba). this is the birth place of the Roman empire Philippe the Arab, and is famous for 1-the Philippeone (the family funerary temple) 2-The emperial Palace (the... more

“Shahba is built around an old Roman city”
Save Review
3 of 5 stars
Geoff_from_Oz   38 contributions
Doha, Qatar
Sep 4, 2009

Shahba is a small modern town built in and around a Roman city about 90km south of Damascus. The gates of the town are still visible and other ruins include a forum, a palace, a temple, a theatre and baths built of black basalt rock as is Bosra. The baths are a relatively large complex compared to the size of... more

Write Your Own Attraction Review

Been to Shahba City? Share your experiences!

Write a Review
Add Photos
Add Videos

Shahba City: Management Resources

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

  • Start Here - Visit Your Owners' Center
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video

Shahba City Address

7 Km south of Damascus, As Suwayda, Syria