Things to Do in Damascus

There are 3 attractions in Damascus. Umayyad Mosque, historic mosque and early islamic architectural masterpiece, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

All Religious Sites 11 Archaeological Sites 9 Monuments & Memorials 4 Castles & Palaces 3 Historic Buildings 2 Markets & Bazaars 2 Plazas & Squares 2 Stadiums & Sports 1 Theaters 1 Mountains & Peaks 1 Museums 1 Parks & Reserves 1

Tell Aswad

Early Neolithic settlement near Damascus, important archaeology

Archaeological Site

Darwish Pasha Mosque

Darwish Pasha Mosque

Ottoman-era mosque in Damascus' historic old city

Damascus Opera House

Damascus Opera House

Modern opera house hosting performances in Damascus

Nur al-Din Bimaristan

Nur al-Din Bimaristan

Medieval hospital in Damascus with 12th-century architecture

Ancient Roman city ruins near Damascus

Archaeological Site

Aqsab Mosque

Historic Damascus mosque with traditional Islamic architecture

Village in Beqaa Valley with Roman-era ruins

Archaeological Site

Midhat Pasha Souq

Midhat Pasha Souq

Historic covered market in Damascus' old city

Umayyad Square

Major public square in central Damascus

Tishreen Park

Urban park and green space in Damascus

Rasm al Aḩmar

Small village near Damascus

Nuşb al Jundī al Majhūl

Historic palace or fortress in Damascus Governorate, Syria

Historical Site

Ancient City of Damascus

Ancient City of Damascus

Historic Old City with continuous urban habitation

Historical Site