Things to Do

Things to Do in Saidnaya

There are 41 attractions in Saidnaya. Baalbek Stones, massive ancient roman temple stones in lebanon, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Baalbek Stones
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Baalbek Stones
Massive ancient Roman temple stones in Lebanon
Archaeological Site
Temple of Jupiter (Baalbek)
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Temple of Jupiter (Baalbek)
Massive Roman temple ruins in Baalbek archaeological complex
Religious Site
Beqaa Valley
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Beqaa Valley
Fertile Lebanese valley known for agriculture and wineries
Valley
Umayyad Mosque
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Umayyad Mosque
Historic mosque and early Islamic architectural masterpiece
Mosque
Anti-Lebanon mountains
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Anti-Lebanon mountains
Mountain range along Lebanon–Syria border
Mountains
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
Rayaq
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Rayaq
Lebanese town known for historic railway junction
Archaeological Site
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
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
Al-Dumayr
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Al-Dumayr
Town east of Damascus with ancient ruins
Archaeological Site
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 Bacchus
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Temple of Bacchus
Well-preserved Roman temple at Baalbek archaeological complex
Religious Site
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
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
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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Rasm al Aḩmar
Small village near Damascus
Ruins
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Nuşb al Jundī al Majhūl
Monument
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Qoubbet Doûris
Archaeological hill with ancient burial remains
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