Damascus, Syria

Damascus, Syria

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Damascus Syria

Damascus is the capital of Syria and its second largest city. Damascus is credited with being the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and it has outlasted the many empires which invaded it. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Persians, Arabs, Mongols, Turks and countless others have shaped the city in one way or another. The result is a Damascus with multiple layers of civilization built over each other and often still visible to this day. The old-walled city, consists of a maze of narrow alleys, punctuated by enigmatic doors that lead into pleasing, verdant courtyards and blank-faced houses. The old city still has an authentic medieval feel to it and is still the religious and social center of the city. The old city, with its labyrinthine alleys, is most intriguing and boasts a tremendous number of beautiful historic buildings to visit and large souks to discover. By far, the most notable architectural marvel is the Omayyad Mosque, itself worthy of multiple visits.
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Damascus Intl (DAM)
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Nearby destinations
  • Anjar a 41.95 km
  • Maaloula a 45.90 km