Damascus Map, Syria

Damascus History

In the 11th century, with the arrival of the Seljuk Turks, Damascus became a capital once again. Saladin, the ruler of Egypt, took over Damascus after being momentarily held by the Crusaders. After his death, a short-lived rule by the Ayyubids was abruptly halted with Mamluks invasion of Syria.   read more

Damascus Sightseeing

One of their popular tourist destinations is the Ummayad mosque. This architectural wonder has seen numerous historical occurrences happening in front of it having been once a Greek and Roman temple, then a mosque and a church at the same time, and as of late, just simply a mosque. Evidences of the great history of the city can be found inside the mosque via the Greek carvings and some Christian drawings on its walls.... read more

Damascus Nightlife

In the District of Abu Rommeneh, several European coffee choices can also be found. For the more adventurous food enthusiasts, there are several possibilities in the various streets of Damascus. Just south of the old city, you can find the restaurant called Midan, known for serving the best Damascene cuisine. If you are not satisfied, you can try some other dishes including the falafel, the manakeesh, the camel kebab... read more

Damascus Travel Guide

While the arrival of the Aramaeans, (who were essentially Semitic nomads from Mesopotamia) introduced the people of Damascus to a proper water distribution system, teaching them the importance of constructing canals and tunnels, it was only the later Romans followed by the Umayyads who perfected this part of the water system that still exists in the old city today. read more