Damascus is located inland 80 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea, on a plateau at an altitude of 680 meters, surrounded by the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. It is the capital of Syria and is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.

From ancient times, Damascus has received many accolades and is known as the “City of Gardens,” the “City of Poetry,” and the “City of Mosques,” making it a dream destination for many travelers worldwide. Damascus is divided into the Old City and the New City, with the Old City, known as the “Old City of Damascus,” being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by defensive city walls with gates, the layout of the Old City maintains the style developed during the Umayyad Caliphate. The city’s design preserves some planning structures from the Roman and Byzantine periods, such as streets oriented according to four cardinal points, souks, caravan serais, palaces, minarets, and domes. The streets in the New City are wide, the architecture is modern, and the surroundings are adorned with fragrant flowers and quiet gardens, providing a peaceful ambiance.

Visitors to Damascus can explore attractions such as the Umayyad Mosque, the Tomb of Saladin, the Damascus Citadel, the Gate of the Sun, and Ananias’ House. The Umayyad Mosque is one of the main mosques in Islam and is considered the fourth holiest site in Islam.

Reasons to Visit: Capital of Syria

Continent: Asia

Country: Syria

Province/State: Damascus

City: Damascus