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Pro
Not overrun by tourists, inexpensive, great history
Con
Crowded, traffic and dominated by men
In a nutshell
more fascinating than Istanbul
92 Reviews Just in the middle of the courtyard - actually a bit on the side, one of the things that will immediately catch your attention is that tank-looking thing with shiny elborately designed gold and green mosaic and elevated from the ground by 8 columns. That is called the Dome of the Treasury. The...
20 Reviews The largest and most popular market in Damascus. Located just beside the citadel, ending in the large Umayyad Mosque plaza entrance. The market is full of people and shops that sells anything from foodstuff to clothing. I passed by here just for the ambience.
18 Reviews The Azem Palace (Museum of popular art's and traditions), is a great place to visit. You can go into most rooms which are staged and set up as if being used for their origional purpose. The rooms on display include the Haman (bath house) which is very interesting. From the plan that you see and...
8 Reviews The Citadel is easily recognisable with its massive walls. Unfortunately it was not open for visitors as a major ongoing restoration project is taking place. There are 7 gates (bab) Bab Sharqi Bab Thoma Bab al-Saghir Bab Kisan Bab al-Salam Bab al-Faradis Bab al-Jabiya If you walk outside the old...
cham city centre shopping mall
Robin020 Says: The perfect place to relax with your family and friends ,Cham City Center . It has plenty to offer you- a choice of over 100 superb shops, restaurants, fast food outlets, a children’s entertainment center, Health and Fitness Gym, and Business Center. Located in the heart of...
Robin020 Says: Damascus BoulevardDamascus Boulevard, situated near the Four Seasons Hotel is preparing to roll out the Red Carpet for Damascus.This development is a joint venture between SSTI, Khorafi (Kuwait), The Ministry of Tourism and the Municipality developed in conjunction with the...
4 Reviews and 82 Opinions Rooms & Suites Rooms offer exceptional grace and comfort and all give views over either the hotel’s...
2 Reviews and 106 Opinions There is a Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, a fact unknown to many. While I did not stay here, I...
16 Reviews I've been many times to Beit Jabri, the atmosphere is very nice and you make an encounter of meeting either a famous Syrian actor or actress there by only having a drink or a meal there. There are different sections in the restaurant and it assures your privacy if needed and the availability to...
Robin020 Says: Be aware that there no stops for minibus (van) except the main or start point,you can stop it by rasing your hand,or giving a sign that you want to stop it and when you are on board you can also ask the driver wherever you want.No ticket required You pay cash ONLY when you...
Cham city centre: Shopping malls
Robin020 Says: Cham City Center The perfect place to relax with your family and friends ,Cham City Center . It has plenty to offer you- a choice of over 100 superb shops, restaurants, fast food outlets, a children’s entertainment center, Health and Fitness Gym, and Business Center. Located...
Damascus boulevard: Shopping malls
Robin020 Says: Damascus BoulevardDamascus Boulevard, situated near the Four Seasons Hotel is preparing to roll out the Red Carpet for Damascus.This development is a joint venture between SSTI, Khorafi (Kuwait), The Ministry of Tourism and the Municipality developed in conjunction with the...
Robin020 Says: Cham City Center The perfect place to relax with your family and friends ,Cham City Center . It has plenty to offer you- a choice of over 100 superb shops, restaurants, fast food outlets, a children’s entertainment center, Health and Fitness Gym, and Business Center. Located...
Robin020 Says: Information on the visa) visa)First - General instructions for tourists visiting the country Syrian:Must be on the incoming Arab and foreign to be in possession of the following: 1. A passport valid for a period of not less than one month after the expiry of the visa to be...
Driver horns,Trafiic and busy at night
Robin020 Says: In Damascus It is normal to hear car and taxi drivers use the car horn to push the other drivers in front to move further,even there is no traffic,So my tip is to make sure you have earplugs if your hotel is near high road to be able to asleep the drivers use horn24/7 they...
Is it acceptable to drink alcohol? What about drug
Robin020 Says: Is it acceptable to drink alcohol? What about drug use?Drug use is strictly prohibited in Syria, and carries very stiff penalties for usage or possession, and no distinction is made between “hard” or “soft” drugs”. If you’re carrying pot, weed, hash or marijuana for medical...
Robin020 Says: Information on the visa) visa)First - General instructions for tourists visiting the country Syrian:Must be on the incoming Arab and foreign to be in possession of the following: 1. A passport valid for a period of not less than one month after the expiry of the visa to be...
Robin020 Says: Damascus is normal to hear car and taxi drivers use the car horn to push the other drivers in front to move further,even there is no traffic so my tip is to make sure you have earcotton if your hotel is near high road to be able to asleep the drivers use horn24/7 they do not...
6 Reviews They shine at night, they seems to be so far from us, standing up on this mountain...Drinking a hot tea, my eyes lost in yours, no words are needed cause our hearts are talking already...Oh God, i dont wanna go away.....please, let me stay here, forever...Doesn't split what is born to be...
9 Reviews The Old City is my favourite part of Damascus. I guess it is everyone's. It is fascinating for its history, architecture and culture. Highlights include the Umayyad Mosque, Straight Street, Al-Hamidiyya Souq, Azem Palace and the Citadel. But it is also great just to wander around the various souqs,...
4 Reviews Central Damascus is the modern heart of the city to the west of the Old City. It is characterised by medium-high rise office and apartment blocks topped with a sea of satellite dishes, small shops, big roundabouts, street vendors, roads full of small Chinese and Korean cars and hazy air, which is...
14 Reviews Clean your feet, wash your sins...get ready to met God, get ready to pray Him... How to describe that feelings i felt?You understand me, always. No more secret between us, no more lies...the dirty is clean, now.
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Damascus the Oldest city in the world - I am from Damascus. but even though I see everytime I go on the streets of Damascus I see interesting thing like the old markets the old castle the old roads the Oriental stuff..etc.. it is just...
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Q: Any opinions? I've visited Marrakech a few years ago (was in Granda this past fall) and am very interested in going back to...
A: forgot to add - I'm thinking about April or May. If you think there is a better time to go please let me know. Thanks.
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To come to Damascus is to come to not only one of the very oldest cities in the world, but also one of the most fascinating - truly a place of fable and endless fascination. This is the city of...
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SAVE OLD DAMASCUS! Damascus, Dimashq, or el-Sham - one of the earliest human settlements on Earth - developed over several millennia into one of history's greatest cities. As the oldest continuously...
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