Syria's treasures in one place

Explore the archaeological sites that shaped Syria's history and make it your next tourist destination.

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Medhat Pasha Bazaar

The Midhat Pasha Market is the western extension of the Roman “Straight Street.” It acquired its current name in 1878 when the governor of Damascus, Midhat Pasha, restored it, replacing

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Partially Destroyed

Sarrujiya Bazaar

Souk al-Sarujiyya has been located on the western side of the Damascus Citadel since the 14th century, when the saddlery and horse industry flourished. The souk was formerly known as

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Preserved

Süleymaniye Tekke

The Sulaymaniyya Takiyya is a spiritual and service complex built between 1554 and 1559 AD by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent on the remains of the Mamluk “Ablaq Palace,”

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Preserved

Sinan Pasha Mosque

The Sinaniyya Mosque, built in 999 AH/1590 AD, belongs to a generation of mid-Ottoman era buildings that introduced Qashani decoration to the urban fabric of Damascus. Built on the foundations

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Preserved

Darwish Pasha Mosque

Darwish Pasha Mosque—also known as *al-Darwishiyya*—has stood prominently at the heart of the *Straight Street* (*al-Shari ‘al-Mustaqim*) since 1574 CE (982 AH), when it was founded by the Ottoman governor

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Partially Destroyed

Tankīz Mosque

Tankīz Mosque is situated on the western bank of the Barada River, facing al-Marjah Square. This Mamluk architectural gem was commissioned in 1317 CE (717 AH) by Sayf al-Din Tankīz,

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Under Restoration

Nur al-Din Bimaristan

Nur al-Din Bimaristan is located in the heart of Old Damascus, just steps away from the Al-Hamidiyah Souq. It stands as a living testament to the advancement of Islamic medicine

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Partially Destroyed

Hammam Harasta

Hammam Harasta is located in the Al-Thaghra neighborhood of Harasta, north of Damascus. Most of its structure dates back to the Mamluk period. The bathhouse consists of four traditional sections

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Partially Destroyed

Khan al- ‘Arus

Located on the main road between Damascus and Homs, Khan al-‘Arus is a striking historical structure built by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi. The khan (caravanserai) was a facility constructed along travel

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Preserved

Khan As’ad Pasha

Khan As’ad Pasha was built in 1751 in the heart of Old Damascus by the governor As’ad Pasha al-Azm. It was designed to serve as a residence for merchants and

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The Great Al-Attarin Market

The Great Al-Attarin Market in Damascus, established during the Mamluk era, is located in the heart of the Old City near the Umayyad Mosque. It is known for its narrow

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Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque

The Sayyidah Zaynab Shrine in Damascus is a sacred site located in the town of Sayyidah Zaynab, south of Damascus. It is considered one of the most important religious shrines

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Preserved

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque is a historic mosque located in Famagusta, in Northern Cyprus. Originally built as a Catholic cathedral in the 13th century, it was converted into a mosque

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Preserved

Al-Akram Mosque

The Al-Akram Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Sheikh Muhyi al-Din Ibn Arabi, stands as a significant historical mosque in Damascus, Syria. Beyond its primary function as a place

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Preserved

Holy Cross Church

The Holy Cross Church holds the distinction of being the second most significant church in Damascus after the Mariamite Cathedral. It is situated in the Christian Quarter, an area that

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Partially Destroyed

As-Sadat Mosque

As-Sadat Mosque, also known as Al-Aqsab Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Damascus, dating back to the Ayyubid era. The mosque was constructed in 630 AH / 1232 CE

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Partially Destroyed

St. George’s Cathedral

St. George’s Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint George, Damascus, is a Syriac Orthodox cathedral located in Bab Touma, central Damascus, Syria. It serves as the seat of

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Preserved

John of Damascus

The Saint John of Damascus Church in Damascus is a historic edifice consecrated to Saint John of Damascus. Situated in the Abu Rummaneh district, it is renowned for its distinctive

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Preserved

The Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus

The Mariamite Cathedral, also known as the Mariamiyya Church, stands as a prominent ecclesiastical landmark in Damascus, the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic. Situated within the historic confines of

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