The nearest airport Bassel Al Assad Intl (IATA: LTK) is about 30 km away.
Tourist attractions in Latakia
1. Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Latakia)
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Arabic: كنيسة قلب اليسوع الأقدس‎ ) also known as the Latin Church (Arabic: كنيسة اللاتين& #8206; ) is a Catholic church located in Latakia, Syria. The church was built in two phases. The first was in 1829, and the second in 1933. It is located on the seafront of the city, near the Port of Latakia.
2. National Museum of Latakia
The National Museum of Latakia (Arabic: المتحف الوطني في اللاذقية& #8206; ), also known as the Latakia Museum (Arabic: متحف اللاذقية& #8206; ), is a museum located in the coastal city of Latakia, Syria, near the city's seafront, facing the Port of Latakia. It was inaugurated in 1986.
3. Latakia Tetraporticus
The Latakia Tetraporticus, also sometimes referred to as The Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus is a triumphal arch located in modern-day Latakia in the south-east region of the city, in the Port Said street believed to be built in honour of the Roman Emperor, Septimius Severus, and its date of construction is around 183.
If you have already seen Latakia, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
To understand Latakia better you can also take a look at the gallery.
