Things to Do in Harasta

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

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Umayyad Mosque

Historic mosque and early Islamic architectural masterpiece

Mosque

2

Sulaymaniyya Takiyya

Ottoman-era complex and mosque in Damascus

Religious Site

3

National Museum in Damascus

Damascus museum showcasing Syria's ancient archaeological collections

Museum

4

Al-Azm Palace

18th-century Ottoman palace and Damascus historic house museum

Palace

5

Mausoleum of Saladin

Mausoleum and tomb of Saladin near Umayyad Mosque

Monument

6

Nabi Habeel Mosque

Shrine and mosque said to house Abel's tomb

Mosque

7

Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque

Major Shiite shrine south of Damascus

Monument

8

Al-Hamidiyah Souq

Historic covered market in Damascus' old city

Market

9

Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus

Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus with ancient mosaics

Religious Site

10

Bab Sharqi

Historic eastern gate of Damascus's old city

Monument

11

Citadel of Damascus

Massive medieval citadel at Damascus's Old City entrance

Castle

12

Abbasiyyin Stadium

Historic Damascus stadium hosting football matches

Stadium

13

Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery

Ancient Syrian Christian monastery and pilgrimage site

Religious Site

14

Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque

Shiite shrine commemorating Ruqayya, daughter of Imam Husayn

Mosque

15

Al-Dumayr

Town east of Damascus with ancient ruins

Archaeological Site

16

Bab Tuma

Historic Damascus quarter centered around medieval Bab Tuma gate

Building

17

People's Palace (Syria)

Presidential palace and ceremonial government building in Damascus

Palace

18

Temple of Jupiter, Damascus

Roman-era temple remains in the Umayyad Mosque compound

Temple

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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition

Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus' old city

Church

20

Marjeh Square

Historic public square in central Damascus

Plaza

21

Sinan Pasha Mosque (Damascus)

16th-century Ottoman mosque in Damascus' old city

Mosque

22

Tell Aswad

Early Neolithic settlement near Damascus, important archaeology

Archaeological Site

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Darwish Pasha Mosque

Ottoman-era mosque in Damascus' historic old city

Mosque

24

Damascus Opera House

Modern opera house hosting performances in Damascus

Theater

25

Nur al-Din Bimaristan

Medieval hospital in Damascus with 12th-century architecture

Building

26

Abila Lysaniou

Ancient Roman city ruins near Damascus

Archaeological Site

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Aqsab Mosque

Historic Damascus mosque with traditional Islamic architecture

Mosque

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Midhat Pasha Souq

Historic covered market in Damascus' old city

Market

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Umayyad Square

Major public square in central Damascus

Square

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Tishreen Park

Urban park and green space in Damascus

Park

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Rasm al Aḩmar

Small village near Damascus

Ruins

32

Nuşb al Jundī al Majhūl

Monument

33

Qasr al-Diyafa

Historic palace or fortress in Damascus Governorate, Syria

Historical Site

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Ancient City of Damascus

Historic Old City with continuous urban habitation

Historical Site