Damascus, Capital city in southwestern Syria.
Damascus extends across the Barada River basin at 680 meters elevation, surrounded by the Anti-Lebanon mountain range and ancient defensive walls.
The settlement dates back to 6300 BCE, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, later becoming the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750.
The Great Umayyad Mosque stands as a central religious structure, built on foundations that previously held a Roman temple and a Christian cathedral.
The international airport connects travelers to major Middle Eastern destinations, while local transportation includes buses and taxis navigating through narrow stone streets.
Damascus steel, developed by local metallurgists during medieval times, created sword blades with distinctive wavy patterns and exceptional strength.
Location: Damascus Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 680 m
Part of: Hauran
Website: http://damascus.gov.sy
GPS coordinates: 33.51306,36.29194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:49
Umayyad Mosque
1.4 km
Ancient City of Damascus
1.4 km
Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch
1.8 km
Citadel of Damascus
941 m
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
930 m
Al-Azm Palace
1.4 km
Mausoleum of Saladin
1.3 km
National Museum in Damascus
184 m
Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
100 m
Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
1.1 km
Bab al-Saghir
1.6 km
Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
1.4 km
Statue of Saladin
823 m
National Library of Syria
1.4 km
Damascus Opera House
1.2 km
Khan As'ad Pasha
1.4 km
Medhat Pasha Souq
1.4 km
Ibn 'Arabi Mosque
1.9 km
Al-Buzuriyah Souq
1.4 km
Sinan Pasha Mosque
1.1 km
Sha'alan
610 m
Al-Adiliyah Madrasa
1.2 km
Al-Fayhaa Stadium
1.8 km
Darwish Pasha Mosque
872 m
Aqsab Mosque
1.8 km
Yalbugha Mosque
573 m
Melkite Catholic Archeparchy of Damascus
1.7 km
Murad Pasha Mosque
1.4 kmReviews
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