Former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's villa near Latakia becomes a controversial tourist site.

The former summer home of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, located near Latakia, has become a tourist attraction for locals. Once off-limits, the modern white villa with a swimming pool and private beach now draws crowds, though it is in disrepair from looting. Visitors express mixed feelings about touring the luxurious property, which starkly contrasts with the hardships many Syrians faced under Assad's rule.

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