Damascus Landmarks and Historic sites

Apamea or Afamia is nestled on the east side of the Orontes Plain in Damascus. This is a stunning sight and was one of the four cities founded by Seleucos I Nicator early 3rd...

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Azem Palace is situated in Damascus, Syria and was built as a palatial residence in 1759 for As’ad Pasha al-Azm, the Ottoman governor of...

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Address: Damascus, Syria
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The Umayyad Mosque also called as the Grand Mosque of Damascus is situated in the famous old city of Damascus. The mosque is considered as one of the oldest and largest mosques of the...

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The Saladin Mausoleum holds the resting place and grave of the medieval Ayyubid Sultan Saladin. Situated in Damascus, Syria, this mausoleum was built in 1196, almost 3 years after the death of...

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Address: Old Town, Omayyad Mosque, North Wall Damascus, Syria
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Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque is a shrine situated in Damascus, Syria. The shrine is known to have infant Sukayna’s grave who was the daughter of Husayn ibn ‘Ali. Its construction was completed in...

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Address: Old Town Damascus, Syria
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The house of St. Ananias is also known as the Chapel of Saint Ananias. This is an ancient alleged house of Saint Ananias, situated in Damascus old Christian quarters. Some say...

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Address: Damascus, Syria
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The Umayyad Mosque is also called as the Grand Mosque of Damascus and is situated in Damascus. This historic building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known to be one of the largest and the...

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Address: Damascus, Syria
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