Things to Do in Darayya

There are 2 attractions in Darayya. Umayyad Mosque, historic mosque and early islamic architectural masterpiece, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Umayyad Mosque
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Umayyad Mosque
Historic mosque and early Islamic architectural masterpiece
Mosque
Mount Hermon
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Mount Hermon
Mountain range with snow-capped peaks and springs
Mountain
Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
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Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
Ottoman-era complex and mosque in Damascus
Religious Site
National Museum in Damascus
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National Museum in Damascus
Damascus museum showcasing Syria's ancient archaeological collections
Museum
Al-Azm Palace
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Al-Azm Palace
18th-century Ottoman palace and Damascus historic house museum
Palace
Mausoleum of Saladin
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Mausoleum of Saladin
Mausoleum and tomb of Saladin near Umayyad Mosque
Monument
Nabi Habeel Mosque
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Nabi Habeel Mosque
Shrine and mosque said to house Abel's tomb
Mosque
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque
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Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque
Major Shiite shrine south of Damascus
Monument
Aaiha
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Aaiha
Archaeological Site
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
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Al-Hamidiyah Souq
Historic covered market in Damascus' old city
Market
Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus
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Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus
Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus with ancient mosaics
Religious Site
Bab Sharqi
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Bab Sharqi
Historic eastern gate of Damascus's old city
Monument
Citadel of Damascus
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Citadel of Damascus
Massive medieval citadel at Damascus's Old City entrance
Castle
Abbasiyyin Stadium
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Abbasiyyin Stadium
Historic Damascus stadium hosting football matches
Stadium
Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery
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Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery
Ancient Syrian Christian monastery and pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
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Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
Shiite shrine commemorating Ruqayya, daughter of Imam Husayn
Mosque
Bab Tuma
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Bab Tuma
Historic Damascus quarter centered around medieval Bab Tuma gate
Building
People's Palace (Syria)
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People's Palace (Syria)
Presidential palace and ceremonial government building in Damascus
Palace
Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
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Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
Roman-era temple remains in the Umayyad Mosque compound
Temple
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition
Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus' old city
Church
Kamid el-Loz
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Kamid el-Loz
Archaeological site with Bronze Age fortified settlement
Archaeological Site
Marjeh Square
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Marjeh Square
Historic public square in central Damascus
Plaza
Sinan Pasha Mosque (Damascus)
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Sinan Pasha Mosque (Damascus)
16th-century Ottoman mosque in Damascus' old city
Mosque
Tell Aswad
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Tell Aswad
Early Neolithic settlement near Damascus, important archaeology
Archaeological Site
Darwish Pasha Mosque
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Darwish Pasha Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Damascus' historic old city
Mosque
Damascus Opera House
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Damascus Opera House
Modern opera house hosting performances in Damascus
Theater
Nur al-Din Bimaristan
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Nur al-Din Bimaristan
Medieval hospital in Damascus with 12th-century architecture
Building
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Abila Lysaniou
Ancient Roman city ruins near Damascus
Archaeological Site
Aqsab Mosque
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Aqsab Mosque
Historic Damascus mosque with traditional Islamic architecture
Mosque
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Kfar Qouq
Village in Beqaa Valley with Roman-era ruins
Archaeological Site
Midhat Pasha Souq
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Midhat Pasha Souq
Historic covered market in Damascus' old city
Market
Umayyad Square
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Umayyad Square
Major public square in central Damascus
Square
Tishreen Park
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Tishreen Park
Urban park and green space in Damascus
Park
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Qasr Chbib
Ancient castle ruins in Lebanon's Bekaa region
Ruins
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Rasm al Aḩmar
Small village near Damascus
Ruins
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Nuşb al Jundī al Majhūl
Monument
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Qasr al-Diyafa
Historic palace or fortress in Damascus Governorate, Syria
Historical Site
Ancient City of Damascus
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Ancient City of Damascus
Historic Old City with continuous urban habitation
Historical Site