Mausoleum of Saladin
The Mausoleum of Saladin, beside the northwestern corner of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, was built between 1193 and 1...
Read More- Arrive beside the Umayyad Mosque to visit the mausoleum of Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi, the famed Muslim leader and liberator of Jerusalem
- Step into the small, serene chamber housing his tomb, built in the late 12th century and later restored by Ottoman and German patrons
- Observe the contrasting tombs: the original simple wooden coffin and the later marble sarcophagus gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II
- Reflect on Saladin’s legacy of leadership, chivalry, and unification, which continues to shape regional history
- Admire the modest yet elegant architectural details, including carved stone, calligraphy, and the quiet courtyard outside
- Conclude your visit by exploring the surrounding area of the Umayyad Mosque and the historic alleys of the Old City