Attractions
Umayyad Mosque
The Umayyad Mosque, or Grand Mosque of Damascus, is one of the
largest, oldest and most impressive mosques in the world. It was
constructed in 705 AD on a site that has been a place of worship
for thousands of years, and took...
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Madrassa al-Jaqmaqiyya, a beautiful school building established
in 1421, is home to the Museum of Epigraphy (the study of ancient
inscriptions), and its intriguing exhibits include a select display
of illuminated calligraphy manuscripts. The building itself is a
well preserved example of architecture from...
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Visitors to Damascus can escape the hustle and bustle of the
city by retreating into the tranquil grounds of the 18th century
Azem Palace. The modest exterior of this building holds a treasure
of marble flooring, Oriental carpets and mother-of-pearl furniture,
and is also...
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