9 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Damascus That You Shouldn't Miss

August 4, 2021 Major Galusha

Having survived thousands of years of successive civilizations from the Egyptians, Greco-Romans, Muslims, Crusaders, Mongols, Ottomans and French to the modern Arab era, Damascus is one of the most resilient and historic cities on Earth. Its ruins lay up to 8 feet deep under its surface and the Old City is home to Roman era ramparts, gates, the Umayyad Mosque and legendary churches including the Chapel of St. Paul. Bab Sharqi and the Souk Medhat Pasha lay on a street dating to biblical times.
Restaurants in Damascus

1. Takiyya Suleimaniah Souq

Central Damascus, Damascus Syria
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Takiyya Suleimaniah Souq

2. Old City

Damascus Syria
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5.0 based on 105 reviews

Old City

Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States

The old town still beautiful and attractive with all its history and exoticism. Taking into consideration what the city and its population has been going through since 2011, the city is still safe, very safe. I would walk from my hotel to the souq and back late at night, shop owners leave their merchandise exposed, open, and there is zero crime, everybody's friendly and helpful, and yes, there are some instances when you have no idea what you're walking into, but, that's just the way things are right now in the whole of Syria.

3. Damascus Umayyad Mosque

Damascus Syria http://www.selcuklumirasi.com/architecture-detail/damascus-umayyad-mosque
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5.0 based on 219 reviews

Damascus Umayyad Mosque

Reviewed By ArielRuffian - Singapore, null

This place is filled with history - it used to be the Basilica of St John the Baptist before the conquest of the Ummayad Caliphate. There is a green clothed covered tomb inside which apparently contains John the Baptist's head. There is also a so-called "Jesus Minaret" where, distinct from Christian belief, the Muslims believe "Isa" will return in the last days. On the outside walls, there is a stone with a greek inscription with words from Psalm 145 verse 13 which says of the Lord: "13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all [a]generations. Definitely a top level attraction in Damascus, a world class site.

4. Damascus Center

Damascus Syria
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Damascus Center

5. Souq al-Hamidiyyeh

Between the Citadel And the Omayyad Mosque, Damascus Syria http://www.damascus-online.com/Photos/damascus.htm
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4.5 based on 137 reviews

Souq al-Hamidiyyeh

Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States

It was a good thing to see the old souq back to life after the country has pass through what it has. Merchants and their products and all kinds of colorful merchandise, a paradise for a photographer! Loved it.

6. Saladin (Selahedin) Mausoleum

Old Town, Omayyad Mosque North Wall, Damascus Syria
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Saladin (Selahedin) Mausoleum

Reviewed By jetdude787 - New York City, United States

Being inclined to History, this was a must to me; being in front of the mausoleum of the great Salahdin was priceless to me! Paid my respects to the warrior and spent some minutes there, in his mausoleum, in silence, thinking, remembering the proeses of this warrior of a 1000 years ago!

7. Khan Asaad Basha

Damascus Old City, Damascus Syria
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Khan Asaad Basha

Reviewed By THOMASFROMDAMASCUS - Damascus, Syria

The Khan Assad Basha Al Azem is located in the Old City of Damascus in the Al- Buzuriyah Souq. We visit this Khan often as they have many art exhibitions and a nice small coffee shop. It is always a nice ‘resting spot’ after a hectic day within the many old Souq’s within the Old City of Damascus. This Khan was built in 1751 under the Ottoman Empire and was always the largest Caravanserai in the Old City. When you sit within this famous Khan it is nice to rethink its’ glorious past with many Caravan’s stopping in the city of Damascus to trade. You look at the main entrance and you know its’ very high vaulted ceiling were built to accommodate the thousands of camels that had entered in over two hundred years. The Khan is between the famous Al-Hamidiyah Souq and the renowned Medhat Basha Souq and called Straight Street. I simply love the Ottoman architecture as they used many high domes throughout this large 2,500 square meter Caravanserai. So if you want to simply relax and indulge yourself in the ancient history of Damascus a stop by the Khan Assad Basha Al Azem is a must!

8. Mount Qassioun (Jebal Kasioun)

Damascus Syria
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4.0 based on 46 reviews

Mount Qassioun (Jebal Kasioun)

9. Saladin (Selahedin) Statue

Entrance of Citadel of Damascus, Damascus Syria http://www.damascus-online.com/Photos/damascus.htm
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Saladin (Selahedin) Statue

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