Tartus
Tartus (Arabic: طرطوس / ALA-LC: Ṭarṭūs; also known as Tartous) is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria (after Latakia), with 115,769 inhabitants (2004 census). It is on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
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| Coordinates: 34°53′N 35°53′E / 34.883°N 35.883°ECoordinates: 34°53′N 35°53′E / 34.883°N 35.883°E | |
| Country | Syria |
| Governorate | Tartus Governorate |
| District | Tartus District |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Wahib Hasan Zein Eddin |
| Population (2004 cenus)[1] | |
| • City | 115,769 |
| • Metro | 162,980 |
| Website | www |
Tartus Media
Bronze bull, probably a representation of Egyptian god Apis. Bronze, 1st-2nd century CE, found in Tartous (ancient city of Antarados), Syria.
Tartus, campanella d'oro lavorata a traforo, 390 dc ca
The Crusader-era cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa.
Templar Chapel, Citadel of Tartus
Tartus port
One of pictures taken along the sea side with tourists, seascapes, harbour views and sculptures.
Tartus beach (1)
Tartus painted by Luigi Mayer (1810)
National Museum of Tartus (1987)
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