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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.

Umayyad Mosque
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The place

What makes it special

  • Built in the eighth century over an earlier place of worship.
  • A key site for understanding Damascus’s religious and urban traditions.
  • Part of the living historic fabric of the Ancient City.
Courtyard and arcades of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
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Umayyad Mosque
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Umayyad Mosque

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Guides to this place

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Stone lane and historic architecture in Damascus Old City.

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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Profile updated: 13/09/2026