Things to see in Raqqa
Raqqa is a city in Syrian Arab Republic, with an urban population of about 178 thousand. Below are 5 notable places within about 4 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Tell Bi'a History
Tuttul was an ancient Near East city. Tuttul is identified with the archaeological site of Tell Bi'a (also Tall Bi'a) in Raqqa Governorate, Syria.
2Uwais al-Qarni Mosque Place of worship
The Uwais al-Qarani Mosque was a Twelver Shi'a mosque in Raqqa, Syria, until it was demolished by the Islamic State on May 31, 2014. As of 2026, it is currently awaiting reconstruction.
3Raqqa Museum Museum
The Archeological Museum of Raqqa, also known as the Raqqa Museum, is a museum in Raqqa, Syria founded in 1981. The structure housing the museum was built in 1861 and served as an Ottoman governmental building.
4Qasr al-Banat History
Qasr al-Banat, Girls castle or Palace of the Ladies, are a set of brick ruins of a residence dating from the 12th century in the city of Raqqa.
5Great Mosque of Raqqa Place of worship
The Great Mosque of Raqqa or Al-Qadim Mosque is the oldest mosque, currently in a ruinous state, in Raqqa, Syria, located at the northern section of the city's heart.
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