Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus Religious Site

Historic Orthodox cathedral in Damascus with ancient mosaics

In Damascus' old city, the Mariamite Cathedral (Greek Orthodox) in the Bab Touma quarter dates to early Christian periods and attracts pilgrims and visitors for its mosaics, liturgy and layered architectural history.

Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus at a Glance#

Address: Mariamite Cathedral (Bab Tuma / Saint Thomas quarter), Old Damascus, Damascus, Syria

Admission: Free (place of worship)

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How to Get to Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus#

The Mariamite Cathedral (Mariamite) sits in the Old City (Christian quarter) of Damascus. From central Damascus take a taxi or local bus to one of the Old City gates (Bab Sharqi / Bab Touma) and enter the Old City; the cathedral is reached on foot via the Straight Street (Via Recta) within the Old City.

Vehicular access is normally by city streets into the Old City; parking is limited so most visitors arrive on foot from nearby central Damascus locations or by taxi to the Old City gates.

Best Time to Visit Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus#

Best visited in spring or autumn when Damascus has mild temperatures and outdoor exploring is comfortable.

Spring

Mar-May · 15-28°C

Pleasant temperatures and blooming city gardens make walking the Old City comfortable - a great time to visit the cathedral before summer heat and crowds.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 15-25°C

Mild, pleasant weather with less dust and lower tourist numbers than summer; good for sightseeing and photography.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 30-40°C

Very hot and dry; outdoor exploring can be tiring - mornings and evenings are better if you visit in this season.

Weather & Climate near Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus#

Climate

Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 128 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

-10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	2° - 11°	5°	64 mm	partly cloudy	76%	2.3 m/s	0.5 low	10.1h
February	Good	3° - 13°	6°	49 mm	partly cloudy	72%	3.0 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.9h
March	Very Good	5° - 17°	11°	42 mm	some cloud	65%	2.9 m/s	1.2 high	11.9h
April	Excellent	9° - 22°	16°	17 mm	some cloud	56%	3.0 m/s	1.7 very high	12.9h
May	Ideal	13° - 28°	20°	8 mm	mostly sunny	46%	2.9 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.8h
June	Ideal	17° - 32°	24°	0 mm	clear	36%	3.7 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.2h
July	Ideal	19° - 33°	26°	0 mm	clear	33%	3.9 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.0h
August	Ideal	19° - 33°	26°	0 mm	clear	36%	3.5 m/s	2.4 extreme	13.2h
September	Ideal	16° - 31°	23°	1 mm	clear	40%	2.6 m/s	1.9 very high	12.3h
October	Ideal	12° - 26°	19°	13 mm	mostly sunny	47%	2.2 m/s	1.2 high	11.2h
November	Very Good	7° - 19°	13°	35 mm	some cloud	61%	2.1 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.3h
December	Good	3° - 13°	7°	53 mm	partly cloudy	71%	1.8 m/s	0.4 low	9.8h