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Is this the most DANGEROUS tourist destination in the world?

The world is filled with cultural and historical gems that were once open to everyone. Be it the Roman splendours of ancient Palmyra, the world-beating ballet of St Petersburg, or the Parisian-esque sunbathed cafes of Lebanon.

In 2024, however, things are different. According to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the likes of Syria, Russia, Lebanon and 63 other countries are unsafe for foreign travellers.

Once safe countries are now at least partly off-limits, with others still completely shut off to tourists.

But what countries exactly are “unsafe” and “partly off limits?” Express.co.uk takes a look at the updated travel advice list.

Syria’s ancient Roman splendours remain unvisitable… at least for now (Image: GETTY)

The eight newest additions to the FCDO list include Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon and Israel, along with Belarus and the Palestinian territories.

Each of these countries has been moved straight to the black list, a category that deems …