Tartus is the second largest port city in Syria after Latakia. In the port of the city was located the Soviet, and now the Russian …
Azem Palace is located in Damascus and is considered one of the most impressive secular buildings of the period of Turkish dominat …
The Saidani Monastery is an active Orthodox monastery, one of the largest female monasteries in Syria. It is located in the villag …
Arriving in Damascus, be sure to visit the Old City, where the main thoroughfare is the 1,500-meter-long Straight Street. It is me …
Souk al-Hamidia is the largest retail market in Syria. It is located in the capital of the country, in the historical center of th …
The Saladin Monument is an equestrian statue depicting Saladin, the greatest sultan of Egypt and Syria, a talented commander and s …
Mount Kasiun has been known since ancient times. It was here, in Syria, in Damascus, that Abel was murdered by his brother Cain. T …
The Church of St. Ananias is an indispensable component of all pilgrimage and tourist routes. It is difficult to call the church o …
The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. It is locat …
The Monastery of the Virgin Mary is located in the village of Saednaya, 27 kilometers from Damascus, on a high cliff (1500 meters …
Qasr al-Azem Palace is one of the most impressive secular buildings in Syria. It was built in the XVIII century and originally ser …
The Chapel of St. Ananias is an ancient underground temple (crypta), which is located in Damascus, in the oldest quarter of the ci …
Damascus is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, where layers of history are intertwined in a pattern of narrow streets and majestic buildings. The city holds traces of the Phoenicians, Romans, Arab caliphs and the Ottoman era, and its atmosphere combines centuries-old tradition and lively modernity. A walk through Damascus is like a journey through time: behind each turn lies a monument, a mosque, or an ancient palace that speaks of the richness of pilgrimage, trade, and culture.
Man-made attractions here amaze with diversity: The Great Umayyad Mosque is one of the oldest and most important shrines, Straight Street in the Old City stretches through the historic center, and Souk al-Hamidia remains the heart of trading life with the atmosphere of the Eastern Bazaar. Among the secular masterpieces stand out the Azem Palace and the Qasr al-Azem Palace with elegant Ottoman architecture, while the Salah al-Din monument and numerous churches and chapels, including the Chapel and the Church of St. Ananias, reflect the city’s multi-faith history. In the vicinity on high cliffs and hills are located the Saidan monastery and the Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Saednaya, significant pilgrimage points.
Natural attractions complement the urban landscape: Mount Kasiun rises above Damascus and offers panoramic views of the city and valleys, while the surrounding hills and old olive groves create quiet corners for walking. Within a radius of the city there are picturesque landscapes and shrines at a height, where you can combine cultural excursions with easy hikes and enjoy the views. For those who love nature, the surroundings of Damascus offer a contrast between the bustling bazaar and the tranquility of the mountain slopes.
On our website you can see all the listed attractions on an interactive map: mosques, palaces, monasteries, monuments and natural points are marked. Each point is provided with a brief description and practical information, which allows you to quickly understand what to see and how to allocate time. Build the optimal route right on the map, add points of interest and view the distances between objects for easy walking planning.
You can explore Damascus on your own, slowly walking through the old quarters and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the market, or book excursions from local guides. Professional guides will tell stories that don’t always make it into reference books, open access to hidden courtyards, and explain the historical contexts of monuments. Choose between self-directed routes and organized tours depending on the pace, interests and desire to delve into the details.
Come to Damascus to see the layers of history, hear the city and discover your favorite corners on the map. Plan your itinerary, get to know the sights and get on the road – there are many discoveries ahead, and every walk in Damascus can become a bright page of your journey.
