October War Panorama

The October War Panorama in Damascus is a military museum displaying weapons, Soviet-made tanks, and aircraft from the 1973 conflict. The collection focuses on equipment used during that war.

The museum was established in 1998 by President Hafez al-Assad as a national memorial for the war involving Syria, Egypt, and Israel. It preserves the military history of this significant conflict.

The interior displays large-scale socialist-realist artwork with North Korean influences, including a 238-square-meter mural showing President Assad alongside Syrian citizens. This style of state propaganda art was common in the region during the late 20th century.

The museum sits on Harasta Bus Terminal Road and can be reached by taxi or minibus from downtown Damascus. Visitors should allow time to view the exhibits and the large-scale artwork installation.

A rotating platform inside lets visitors experience a three-dimensional panorama of the Battle of Quneitra in the Golan Heights. This technology creates an immersive view of this specific battlefield.

Location: Damascus

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: 33.53583,36.32120

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49