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Citadel of Damascus
The Citadel of Damascus traces its origins to the late 11th century, when the Turkmen commander Atsiz bin Uvak fortified...
the Church of Saint Hanania
In the Bab Sharqi quarter of Old Damascus, the Church of Saint Hanania lies about five meters below street level, markin...
Damascus Opera House
Set on the lively expanse of Umayyad Square, the Damascus Opera House is a must see for visitors seeking a taste of Syri...
Al Hijaz Railway Station
In the heart of Damascus, Al Hijaz Railway Station stands as a graceful relic of the city’s early 20th century modernisa...
Souq al Buzuriyah
South of the Umayyad Mosque, Souq al Buzuriyah has been a cornerstone of Damascus’s commercial life for centuries, its h...
Souq al Hamidiyah
Beneath the towering walls of the Damascus Citadel, Souq al Hamidiyah stretches like a grand artery into the heart of th...
Jabal al Arbaʿīn
Perched high on the slopes of Mount Qasioun, Jabal al Arbaʿīn is a place where legend, faith, and breathtaking views con...
Mount Qasioun
Mount Qasioun, the rocky sentinel that rises above Damascus, is both a natural landmark and a place steeped in legend. I...
Old Damascus
Old Damascus, the beating heart of one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, is a living tapestry of hist...
The Monastery of Saints Sergius and Bacchus
The Monastery of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Mar Sarkis) in Maaloula is one of Syria’s oldest surviving Christian sanctu...
The Shrine of Sayyida Zaynab
The Shrine of Sayyida Zaynab, located about 10 km south of central Damascus, is one of the most important Shia pilgrimag...
Al Azem Palace
Al Azem Palace, nestled in the heart of Damascus’s Old City near the Umayyad Mosque, is a masterpiece of 18th century Da...