Damascus

Damascus

Damascus is located 80 kilometers inland from the Mediterranean Sea, on a plateau at an altitude of 680 meters, surrounded by the Anti-Lebanon Mountains. As the capital of Syria, it is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.

Since ancient times, Damascus has been praised with many titles, such as the “City of Gardens,” the “City of Poetry,” and the “City of Mosques,” making it a dream destination for travelers from around the world. The city is divided into the Old City and the New City. The Old City, recognized as the “Ancient City of Damascus,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ancient City of Damascus is enclosed by a defensive wall with gates, and its layout retains the style established since the period of the Umayyad Caliphate. The urban design preserves some planning structures from the Roman and Byzantine periods, such as streets oriented toward the four cardinal points, covered markets, caravan enclosures, palaces, minarets, and towers. The New City features wide streets, modern architecture, adorned with fragrant flowers, and is surrounded by tranquil gardens that create a refreshing atmosphere.

Visitors to Damascus can explore landmarks such as the Umayyad Mosque, the Tomb of Saladin, Damascus Citadel, Bab Sharqi (Eastern Gate), and the House of Ananias. Among these, the Umayyad Mosque is one of the most important mosques in Islam and the fourth holiest site in the religion.

Damascus

Must-visit reason: Capital of Syria

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia

Country/region where the attraction is located: Syria

Province/state where the attraction is located: Damascus

City where the attraction is located: Damascus