Lake Homs

#51 among destinations in Syria

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Lake Homs is a lake near Homs, Syria, fed by the Orontes River. The lake is 15 km from the city of Homs, and spans over 60 km². ()

Local name: بحيرة قطينة Elevation: 1624 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°38'17"N, 36°33'46"E

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Nearby attractions include: Lake Homs Dam, Laodicea ad Libanum.

3.5 miNE
Dam
Lake Homs Dam, Homs
90 min walk • The Lake Homs Dam, also known as Qattinah Dam, is a Roman-built dam near the city of Homs, Syria, which is in use to this...
6.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Laodicea ad Libanum
155 min walk • Laodicea ad Libanum, also transliterated as Laodiceia or Laodikeia; also Cabrosa, Scabrosa and Cabiosa Laodiceia – was an ancient Hellenistic city on the Orontes in Coele-Syria, the remains of which are found approximately 25 km southwest of Homs, Syria.