Damascus Governorate Essentials
Damascus stands as a living chronicle of civilizations, centered around the historic Umayyad Mosque and the medieval Citadel. This selection highlights the city's Roman heritage through the Temple of Jupiter and the ancient gates of Bab ash-Sharqi and Bab Kisan. It features significant religious sites like Saint Anania's House and cultural landmarks such as the Hejaz Railway Station and Maktab Anbar. From the panoramic heights of Jabal Qasiyun to the landmark Bakdash ice cream parlor in the Al-Hamidiyah Souq, these sites represent the architectural and historical depth of the Syrian capital.
A National Museum in Damascus
The National Museum of Damascus is a museum in the heart of Damascus, Syria.
B Omayyad Mosque
The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, located in the old city of Damascus, is one of the largest and oldest…
C Citadel of Damascus
The Citadel of Damascus is a large medieval fortified palace and citadel in Damascus, Syria.
D Saint Anania's House
The House of Saint Ananias is an ancient underground structure in Damascus, Syria, that is said to be the remains of the home of Ananias of…
E Jabal Qasiyun
Mount Qasioun is a mountain overlooking the city of Damascus, Syria. It has a range of restaurants, from which the whole city can be viewed.
F Bakdash Ice Cream
Bakdash, alternatively romanised as Bakdach, is a landmark ice cream parlor in the Al-Hamidiyah Souq in the ancient city of Damascus.
G Bab ash-Sharqi
Bab Sharqi, also known as the Gate of the Sun, is one of the seven ancient city gates of Damascus, Syria.
H Omayyad Square
Umayyad Square is a large and important square in Damascus, Syria. It connects the city center with several important highways and areas,…
I Damascus Hejaz Station
Hejaz railway station is a former main railway station in central Damascus, Syria close to the Marjeh Square.
J Statue of Saladin
The Statue of Saladin is an oversize equestrian bronze statue depicting the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin located in front of the 11th century…
K Maktab Anbar
Maktab Anbar is a house in the center of Old Damascus, Syria. The house was built as a private residence by a local Jewish notable Mr.
Jupiter Temple
The Temple of Jupiter in Damascus was built by the Romans, beginning during the rule of Augustus and completed during the rule of…
M Bab Kisan
Bab Kisan is one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. The gate, which is now located in the southeastern part of the Old City…
Marjeh Square
Marjeh Square, also known as "Martyrs' Square", is a square in central Damascus, Syria, just outside the walls of the old city.
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