Along the pilgrimage route in the Al-Midan district, the Al-Daqqaq Mosque stands, a vibrant testament to Mamluk memory since 718 AH / 1318 CE. Founded by the judge Karim al-Din

Outside Bab Touma, the Sheikh Raslan Mosque stands as a Sufi pilgrimage site since the 12th century. It was founded around the tomb of a Damascene craftsman who transformed into

The Church of Saint Paul is a significant Christian pilgrimage site in Damascus, commemorating the Apostle Paul’s escape from Jewish persecution through a window in Bab Kisan. Roman stones were

Constructed in 1370 CE within the Al-Midan district, the Manjak Mosque served pilgrim caravans en route to Daraa. Its distinctive black and white basalt masonry became a visual landmark for

Constructed between 1418 and 1420 CE by the order of Damascus’ governor Sayf al-Din Jaqmaq, the madrasa was transformed into a museum of Arabic calligraphy in 1975. The use of

The Sayyida Ruqayya Mosque, built in 1985 atop a Fatimid-era shrine dating back to 1133 CE, serves as a central spiritual site for Shia Muslims in the Levant. Its architectural

Just a few steps from the northern gate of the Umayyad Mosque lies the Mausoleum of Saladin (1195 CE), housed in a chamber built of alternating limestone and black basalt—a

Nestled in the al-Muhajireen district on the slopes of Mount Qasioun, Al-Murabit Mosque was constructed in the early 20th century, showcasing an architectural style that blends Moorish and Andalusian elements—setting

Erected in 1348 CE, Al-Sinjqdar Mosque rises near the entrance of al-Saroujia Market and showcases a Mamluk layout characterized by alternating ablaq stonework. Its name derives from the word “sanjak”