Syria — Attractions
Umayyad Mosque
The Umayyad Mosque, or Grand Mosque of Damascus is one of the largest, oldest and most impressive mosques in the world. It was constructed in 705 AD on a site that has been a place of worship for thousands of years, from temple to Christian church to mosque, and took 10 years to complete. The mosque has three minarets, an enormous courtyard and a large prayer hall, consisting of three isles, which has wall to wall thick carpets and mosaic panels on the interior walls. Inside the hall is a domed shrine housing the tomb of St John the Baptist, revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- The mosque stands at the end of Souq al-Hamidiyeh in the old city
- Hours
- Daily from dawn to dusk
Museum of Epigraphy
Madrassa al-Jaqmaqiyya, a beautiful school building established in 1421, is home to the Museum of Epigraphy and its intriguing exhibits which include a select display of illuminated calligraphy manuscripts. The building itself is a well preserved example of architecture from the Mamluk era.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Souq al-Hamidiyeh, next to the Umayyad mosque.
Azem Palace
Visitors to Damascus can escape the hustle and bustle of the city by retreating into the tranquil grounds of the 18th century Azem Palace. The modest exterior of this building holds a treasure of marble flooring, Oriental carpets and mother-of-pearl furniture, and is also home to a garden with lovely flowers and fountains to enjoy.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Just south of the Umayyad mosque.
- Hours
- Daily 9am to 4pm.
- Admission
- S£150
Umayyad Mosque
The Umayyad Mosque, or Grand Mosque of Damascus is one of the largest, oldest and most impressive mosques in the world. It was constructed in 705 AD on a site that has been a place of worship for thousands of years, from temple to Christian church to mosque, and took 10 years to complete. The mosque has three minarets, an enormous courtyard and a large prayer hall, consisting of three isles, which has wall to wall thick carpets and mosaic panels on the interior walls. Inside the hall is a domed shrine housing the tomb of St John the Baptist, revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- The mosque stands at the end of Souq al-Hamidiyeh in the old city
- Hours
- Daily from dawn to dusk
Museum of Epigraphy
Madrassa al-Jaqmaqiyya, a beautiful school building established in 1421, is home to the Museum of Epigraphy and its intriguing exhibits which include a select display of illuminated calligraphy manuscripts. The building itself is a well preserved example of architecture from the Mamluk era.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Souq al-Hamidiyeh, next to the Umayyad mosque.
Azem Palace
Visitors to Damascus can escape the hustle and bustle of the city by retreating into the tranquil grounds of the 18th century Azem Palace. The modest exterior of this building holds a treasure of marble flooring, Oriental carpets and mother-of-pearl furniture, and is also home to a garden with lovely flowers and fountains to enjoy.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Just south of the Umayyad mosque.
- Hours
- Daily 9am to 4pm.
- Admission
- S£150
Umayyad Mosque
The Umayyad Mosque, or Grand Mosque of Damascus is one of the largest, oldest and most impressive mosques in the world. It was constructed in 705 AD on a site that has been a place of worship for thousands of years, from temple to Christian church to mosque, and took 10 years to complete. The mosque has three minarets, an enormous courtyard and a large prayer hall, consisting of three isles, which has wall to wall thick carpets and mosaic panels on the interior walls. Inside the hall is a domed shrine housing the tomb of St John the Baptist, revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- The mosque stands at the end of Souq al-Hamidiyeh in the old city
- Hours
- Daily from dawn to dusk
Museum of Epigraphy
Madrassa al-Jaqmaqiyya, a beautiful school building established in 1421, is home to the Museum of Epigraphy and its intriguing exhibits which include a select display of illuminated calligraphy manuscripts. The building itself is a well preserved example of architecture from the Mamluk era.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Souq al-Hamidiyeh, next to the Umayyad mosque.
Azem Palace
Visitors to Damascus can escape the hustle and bustle of the city by retreating into the tranquil grounds of the 18th century Azem Palace. The modest exterior of this building holds a treasure of marble flooring, Oriental carpets and mother-of-pearl furniture, and is also home to a garden with lovely flowers and fountains to enjoy.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Just south of the Umayyad mosque.
- Hours
- Daily 9am to 4pm.
- Admission
- S£150
Umayyad Mosque
The Umayyad Mosque, or Grand Mosque of Damascus is one of the largest, oldest and most impressive mosques in the world. It was constructed in 705 AD on a site that has been a place of worship for thousands of years, from temple to Christian church to mosque, and took 10 years to complete. The mosque has three minarets, an enormous courtyard and a large prayer hall, consisting of three isles, which has wall to wall thick carpets and mosaic panels on the interior walls. Inside the hall is a domed shrine housing the tomb of St John the Baptist, revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- The mosque stands at the end of Souq al-Hamidiyeh in the old city
- Hours
- Daily from dawn to dusk
Museum of Epigraphy
Madrassa al-Jaqmaqiyya, a beautiful school building established in 1421, is home to the Museum of Epigraphy and its intriguing exhibits which include a select display of illuminated calligraphy manuscripts. The building itself is a well preserved example of architecture from the Mamluk era.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Souq al-Hamidiyeh, next to the Umayyad mosque.
Azem Palace
Visitors to Damascus can escape the hustle and bustle of the city by retreating into the tranquil grounds of the 18th century Azem Palace. The modest exterior of this building holds a treasure of marble flooring, Oriental carpets and mother-of-pearl furniture, and is also home to a garden with lovely flowers and fountains to enjoy.
- Region/City Name
- Damascus
- Address
- Just south of the Umayyad mosque.
- Hours
- Daily 9am to 4pm.
- Admission
- S£150
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