Things to Do

Things to Do in Douma

There are 35 attractions in Douma. Umayyad Mosque, historic mosque and early islamic architectural masterpiece, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Umayyad Mosque
1
Umayyad Mosque
Historic mosque and early Islamic architectural masterpiece
Mosque
Anti-Lebanon mountains
2
Anti-Lebanon mountains
Mountain range along Lebanon–Syria border
Mountains
Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
3
Sulaymaniyya Takiyya
Ottoman-era complex and mosque in Damascus
Religious Site
National Museum in Damascus
4
National Museum in Damascus
Damascus museum showcasing Syria's ancient archaeological collections
Museum
Al-Azm Palace
5
Al-Azm Palace
18th-century Ottoman palace and Damascus historic house museum
Palace
Mausoleum of Saladin
6
Mausoleum of Saladin
Mausoleum and tomb of Saladin near Umayyad Mosque
Monument
Nabi Habeel Mosque
7
Nabi Habeel Mosque
Shrine and mosque said to house Abel's tomb
Mosque
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque
8
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque
Major Shiite shrine south of Damascus
Monument
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
9
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
Historic covered market in Damascus' old city
Market
Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus
10
Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus
Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus with ancient mosaics
Religious Site
Bab Sharqi
11
Bab Sharqi
Historic eastern gate of Damascus's old city
Monument
Citadel of Damascus
12
Citadel of Damascus
Massive medieval citadel at Damascus's Old City entrance
Castle
Abbasiyyin Stadium
13
Abbasiyyin Stadium
Historic Damascus stadium hosting football matches
Stadium
Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery
14
Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery
Ancient Syrian Christian monastery and pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
15
Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
Shiite shrine commemorating Ruqayya, daughter of Imam Husayn
Mosque
Al-Dumayr
16
Al-Dumayr
Town east of Damascus with ancient ruins
Archaeological Site
Bab Tuma
17
Bab Tuma
Historic Damascus quarter centered around medieval Bab Tuma gate
Building
People's Palace (Syria)
18
People's Palace (Syria)
Presidential palace and ceremonial government building in Damascus
Palace
Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
19
Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
Roman-era temple remains in the Umayyad Mosque compound
Temple
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition
20
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition
Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus' old city
Church
Marjeh Square
21
Marjeh Square
Historic public square in central Damascus
Plaza
Sinan Pasha Mosque (Damascus)
22
Sinan Pasha Mosque (Damascus)
16th-century Ottoman mosque in Damascus' old city
Mosque
Tell Aswad
23
Tell Aswad
Early Neolithic settlement near Damascus, important archaeology
Archaeological Site
Darwish Pasha Mosque
24
Darwish Pasha Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Damascus' historic old city
Mosque
Damascus Opera House
25
Damascus Opera House
Modern opera house hosting performances in Damascus
Theater
Nur al-Din Bimaristan
26
Nur al-Din Bimaristan
Medieval hospital in Damascus with 12th-century architecture
Building
27
Abila Lysaniou
Ancient Roman city ruins near Damascus
Archaeological Site
Aqsab Mosque
28
Aqsab Mosque
Historic Damascus mosque with traditional Islamic architecture
Mosque
Midhat Pasha Souq
29
Midhat Pasha Souq
Historic covered market in Damascus' old city
Market
Umayyad Square
30
Umayyad Square
Major public square in central Damascus
Square
Tishreen Park
31
Tishreen Park
Urban park and green space in Damascus
Park
32
Rasm al Aḩmar
Small village near Damascus
Ruins
33
Nuşb al Jundī al Majhūl
Monument
34
Qasr al-Diyafa
Historic palace or fortress in Damascus Governorate, Syria
Historical Site
Ancient City of Damascus
35
Ancient City of Damascus
Historic Old City with continuous urban habitation
Historical Site