Damascus Governorate

The Damascus Governorate is an administrative region in southwestern Syria that encompasses the capital city and Mount Qasioun as its geographic features. This area serves as the urban core of the country, bordered on most sides by surrounding governorates.

The region developed along the Barada River, which supplied water for agriculture and early settlements. Over centuries, it became a center of importance for successive ancient civilizations and powers in the Mediterranean world.

The National Museum displays works and artifacts spanning multiple periods of the region's past. Visitors can see objects from countless centuries and learn about the layers of civilizations that shaped the city.

The region is well-served by public schools and healthcare facilities available to both residents and visitors. Infrastructure is concentrated mainly in the urban areas, so it helps to research specific locations before visiting.

Mount Qasioun rises prominently above the urban area and forms a natural boundary to the northwest. From its slopes, the city and surrounding landscape can be viewed from a completely different perspective.