Damascus is one of the world’s historic cities and a major center of Syrian cultural heritage. The Old City contains markets, courtyards, religious buildings and traditional architecture.

Old City

Historic areas include the Umayyad Mosque, Souq al-Hamidiyah, Azm Palace and the Straight Street area.

Food and Markets

Damascus is known for Syrian dishes, sweets, coffee and traditional markets.

Planning

Check current access, security information, transport arrangements and official travel advisories before planning a visit.

UNESCO lists the Ancient City of Damascus as a World Heritage property. citeturn3search0

Imran Siddiqui

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