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10 best places in Damascus
Damascus vies for the title of the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, its winding lanes, covered souks and hidden courtyards layering history from the Aramaeans to the Umayyads.
Old City of Damascus
A UNESCO-listed maze of stone alleys concealing grand courtyard houses behind unassuming doors.
Umayyad Mosque
One of the oldest and most revered mosques in the world, its courtyard glowing with gold mosaics.
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
The city's grand covered bazaar, leading straight to the Umayyad Mosque past textiles and sweets.
National Museum of Damascus
A rich trove of artifacts spanning ancient Palmyra through the Islamic and Ottoman eras.
Azm Palace
An 18th-century Ottoman palace of elegant courtyards, now a museum of Damascene folk life.
Straight Street
The ancient Roman thoroughfare mentioned in the Bible, still cutting through the old city today.
Bab Touma quarter
The Christian quarter, all narrow lanes, old churches and courtyard restaurants.
Damascus Citadel
A medieval fortress on the edge of the old city that has weathered countless sieges.
Bakdash
A legendary ice cream parlor inside the Hamidiyah souq, churning out treats for over a century.
An-Nawfara Café
The city's oldest coffeehouse by the Umayyad Mosque, where a traditional storyteller still performs at night.
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