Answer: The capital of Syria is famous for architectural monuments of VII-XIX centuries. The Umayyad Mosque with Byzantine mosaics of the VIII century and the tomb of John the Baptist is a cult object of Islamic culture. The Old City of Damascus is listed by UNESCO as the oldest continuously inhabited capital of the world. The fortress of Damascus of the XII century demonstrates a sample of Arab fortification architecture of the era of Salah ad-Din.
Answer: The ancient district of Al-Amin has preserved traditional Arab houses with 'aivans' (inner courtyards) and wooden 'mashrabiyas' (carved windows). Azem Palace of the XVIII century combines Ottoman style with local construction techniques of black basalt and white limestone. In Nur ad-Din madrasah of the XII century, unique stalactite vaults and Kufic inscriptions have been preserved.
Answer: The National Museum of Damascus houses a collection of cuneiform tablets from Ugarit and a reconstruction of the Dura-Europos synagogue. Tishrin Park with an amphitheater offers views of the city and green areas for recreation. In the "House of Anicia Juliana" you can see the magnificently preserved Byzantine mosaics of the fifth century depicting animals.
Answer: Direct Street (Via Recta), mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, preserved Roman colonnades and medieval shopping arcades. The Christian Heritage Quarter in Bab Tuma is striking in the contrast of blue doors and golden stone. The view from Mount Kasiun, where Cain killed Abel, reveals a panorama of the Old City.
Answer: The Umayyad Mosque houses the head of Hussein ibn Ali, making it an important Shia pilgrimage site. According to legend, in the cave on Mount Kasiun, Allah first accepted Adam’s repentance. In the House of St. Ananias, Christians venerate the place of baptism of the Apostle Paul, whose conversion took place on the road to Damascus.
Answer: The Saladin Mausoleum is hidden in a shady garden with Arabian roses and cypresses. In the underground church of St. Ananias, frescoes of the III century with early Christian symbols are preserved. Caravanserai Khan Asad Pasha XVIII century demonstrates rare samples of Damascus 'ablaq' - masonry of alternating stone.
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