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Things to do in Damascus, Syria: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Having survived thousands of years of successive civilizations from the Egyptians, Greco-Romans, Muslims, Crusaders, Mongols, Ottomans and French to the modern Arab era, Damascus is one of the most resilient and historic cities on Earth. Its ruins lay up to 8 feet deep under its surface and the Old City is home to Roman era ramparts, gates, the Umayyad Mosque and legendary churches including the Chapel of St. Paul. Bab Sharqi and the Souk Medhat Pasha lay on a street dating to biblical times.
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1. Takiyya Suleimaniah Souq
2. Alsnjkdar Mosque
3. Old City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States
The old town still beautiful and attractive with all its history and exoticism. Taking into consideration what the city and its population has been going through since 2011, the city is still safe, very safe. I would walk from my hotel to the souq and back late at night, shop owners leave their merchandise exposed, open, and there is zero crime, everybody's friendly and helpful, and yes, there are some instances when you have no idea what you're walking into, but, that's just the way things are right now in the whole of Syria.
4. Damascus Umayyad Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By ArielRuffian - Singapore, null
This place is filled with history - it used to be the Basilica of St John the Baptist before the conquest of the Ummayad Caliphate. There is a green clothed covered tomb inside which apparently contains John the Baptist's head. There is also a so-called "Jesus Minaret" where, distinct from Christian belief, the Muslims believe "Isa" will return in the last days. On the outside walls, there is a stone with a greek inscription with words from Psalm 145 verse 13 which says of the Lord: "13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all [a]generations. Definitely a top level attraction in Damascus, a world class site.
5. Omayad Mosque
6. Commonwealth War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By MundoSimpatico - Switzerland, null
A reminder from the past, on the outskirts of Mezze. Beautifully kept cemetery, with rose bushes and many other flowers between the more than 1,000 graves. Two friendly gardeners were working in the noon heat on the Saturday I visited this garden of tranquility. Open from Sat-Thu, 8-15h.
7. Damascus Center
8. Fortress Wall
9. Souq al-Hamidiyyeh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States
It was a good thing to see the old souq back to life after the country has pass through what it has. Merchants and their products and all kinds of colorful merchandise, a paradise for a photographer! Loved it.
10. The Arc Gate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
