The Umayyad Mosque
The Umayyad Mosque is a major work of Umayyad architecture, built on a site previously occupied by a Roman temple and a Christian basilica. Its place at the heart of the old city reflects Damascus’s history as the Umayyad capital.
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Damascus: the Umayyad Mosque and the old city’s palaces
Roman and Islamic layers meet in the streets and walls of Old Damascus. The Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace and the Citadel introduce different parts of the city’s architectural history.
Azem Palace
Azem Palace adds residential architecture to the old city’s mosques, khans and public baths.
Damascus Citadel
Damascus Citadel and the present city walls are among the surviving medieval structures of the old city.
The city walls and gates
Surviving walls, gates and the street plan help explain how successive periods shaped Damascus. Their setting retains traces of Greek and Roman urban planning. Check present access arrangements for each intended site before visiting.
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Umayyad Mosque
The courtyard stands on a former Roman temple precinct and a Byzantine basilica, and the site has been a mosque since the early 700s. Visits follow prayer times, and shoulders and knees are covered.
National Museum of Damascus
Collections run from prehistory to Islamic art, including the reconstructed interior of the Dura-Europos synagogue.
Azm Palace
An 18th-century governor's house built around courtyards and fountains.
Khan Asaad Pasha
A domed caravanserai in Al-Buzuriyah Souq in the Old City.
Straight Street and the Hejaz Railway Station
Straight Street follows an ancient east-west route through the Old City. The exterior of the Hejaz Railway Station can be included in your proposed route.
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- Damascus International Airport is about 25 km southeast of the city centre.
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