Damascus – Faroukh Shah Mosque دمشق – جامع فروخ شاه
This small Ayyubid-era mosque and tomb is curiously located in the center of a modern shopping complex attached to the Four Seasons …
Damascus – al-Shadhbakiyeh Mosque دمشق – جامع الشاذبكية
al-Shadhbakiyeh Mosque (جامع الشاذبكية) was constructed in 1453 and named after its founder, Seif al-Din Shadhi Bek (سيف الدين شاذي بك). The …
Damascus – Manjak Mosque دمشق – جامع منجك
Having been heavily modernized in recent decades, Manjak Mosque (جامع منجك) is barely recognizable as a historic building from the exterior. However, …
Damascus – Sabil al-Khazneh دمشق – سبيل الخزنة
An interesting monument located near the western Bab al-Jabiyeh (باب الجابية) in the old city of Damascus (دمشق) is the Mamluk-era Sabil …
Damascus – People دمشق – شعب
The capital of Syria is one of the most diverse cities in the country and presents a fascinating variety of religious, ethnic …
Maalula معلولا
The small scenic town of Maalula (معلولا) is one of the most picturesque in Syria, nestled on the slopes of a rocky …
Seidnaya صيدنايا
Seidnaya (صيدنايا), a small town located in the mountains north of Damascus (دمشق), has long been a significant place of pilgrimage for …
Deir Mar Musa دير مار موسى
Deir Mar Musa (دير مار موسى), a monastery located in the desert mountains east of the town of al-Nabk (النبك), is one of …
Jebel Seis جبل سيس
Jebel Seis (جبل سيس) is perhaps the most dramatic site in the entire country of Syria. Located in the far southeast corner …
al-Seida Zeinab السيدة زينب
al-Seida Zeinab (السيدة زينب) is the most important Shia shrine in Syria, and a major site of pilgrimage for Shia Muslims from …