Damascus Map, Syria

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

It is thus, locally referred to as Al-Fayhaa and sometimes Dimashq and is the capital as well as the largest city in Syria with a current population pegged at 1.6 million approximately. Not only does the city possess a governorate by itself but it is also manages that of Rural Damascus, or Rif Dimashq. read more

Damascus History

Damascus is the capital as well as the largest city of Syria. It is practically one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world because the place has been perfect settlement for most empires. With that being said, Damascus is rich in culture history and heritage being under different ruler for over hundreds and hundreds of years. It has also paid witness to continuous rise and the subsequent fall of... read more