Top 9 Things to do in Maaloula, Rif Damascus Governorate

June 17, 2021 Velvet Champine

Discover the best top things to do in Maaloula, Syria including Mar Sarkis, Deir Mar Sarkis, Deir Mar Musa El-Habashi, Caves of Maaloula, Ma'alula Village (Maaloula), Deir Mar Takla, The Canyon (The Siq), Mar Thecla Monastery, Church Of Saints Sergius & Bacchus And Monastery.

1. Mar Sarkis

Maaloula Syria
Excellent
83%
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17%
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Mar Sarkis

2. Deir Mar Sarkis

Maaloula Syria
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Deir Mar Sarkis

3. Deir Mar Musa El-Habashi

Maaloula Syria
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Deir Mar Musa El-Habashi

This is the Monastery of St. Moses the Abyssinian and is located 80 kilometers north of Damascus.

4. Caves of Maaloula

Maaloula Syria
Excellent
33%
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67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Caves of Maaloula

5. Ma'alula Village (Maaloula)

Maaloula Syria
Excellent
73%
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18%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Ma'alula Village (Maaloula)

Reviewed By THOMASFROMDAMASCUS - Damascus, Syria

The old village of Maaloula is still one of the only towns in the world that the local inhabitants still speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Maaloula is located northeast of Damascus at an altitude of 1,600 meters or about 5,000 feet under the mountainous region of Qalamoun. The village of Maaloula is isolated and naturally protected, which may largely explain its inhabitants’ continuing adherence to Christianity and the Aramaic language. In Aramaic language Ma’lula means: ‘entrance’ or ‘passage’ and this is well noted as there is a narrow passageway between two steep mountains. The majority of the village houses were built on these steep slopes of the two mountains, thus making Maaloula a very picturesque and beautiful village to visit. There is a famous Greek Orthodox Convent and a Roman Catholic Monastery up on the top of the hill above the city for anyone to visit. Unfortunately the only large hotel has been destroyed during the Syrian Civil conflict. Nevertheless Maaloula is a very interesting town to visit. Maaloula also has a nice restaurant for one to enjoy a great lunch or dinner after you complete your touring of this great old city of Maaloula. Trust me you will enjoy yourself while visiting this old and very historic village.

6. Deir Mar Takla

Maaloula Syria
Excellent
62%
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38%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Deir Mar Takla

Reviewed By Yucef-GB - Beirut, Lebanon

Nested in the mountain and overlooking Maaloula old town, this old christian orthodox monastery offers a feeling of faith and serenity , pay it a visit while in rif-damascus area.

7. The Canyon (The Siq)

Maaloula Syria
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

The Canyon (The Siq)

8. Mar Thecla Monastery

Maaloula, Convent of st. Takla, Maaloula Syria
Excellent
80%
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20%
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

9. Church Of Saints Sergius & Bacchus And Monastery

Top Of The Maalaou Mountain Road Next To The Safir Hotel, Maaloula 00000 Syria
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

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