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Syria

Syrian Arab Republic

CapitalDamascus
RegionWestern Asia
CurrencySYP
Official languagesArabic
Access to the seaYes
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Damascus

Ancient City of Damascus

Umayyad Mosque

Stone lane and historic architecture in Damascus Old City.
Syria · City or town

Damascus

Damascus contains a living Old City shaped by Aramaean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and Ottoman layers, including the Umayyad Mosque. However, the official advisories consulted recommend against travel to Syria, so any tourist visit should be postponed.

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Courtyard and arcades of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
Syria · Place of interest

Umayyad Mosque

Built in the eighth century over an earlier place of worship, the Umayyad Mosque helps explain the religious and urban continuity of Damascus’s Ancient City. Any visit should wait while the consulted official travel advisories remain in force.

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Stone lane and historic architecture in Damascus Old City. Practical guides

Ancient Damascus: Why the Trip Should Be Postponed

The heritage of Damascus’s Old City deserves thoughtful preparation, but current conditions mean it cannot responsibly be approached as a tourist getaway.

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