Tishreen Palace, Damascus

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Teshreen Palace is the residence for the President of Syria, located in Damascus. It is located in the Ar Rabwah neighborhood, South of Mount Qasioun. The building covers 10,000 square meters. During the Syrian civil war, there were reports that rebels fired mortars at the palace. The palace was used as the primary residence of the Assad family, until the construction of Presidential Palace on Mount Mazzeh was finished in the early 1990s. ()

Local name: قصر تشرينCoordinates: 33°31'8"N, 36°15'44"E

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Tishreen Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Damascus Opera House, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Presidential Palace, Umayyad Square.

1.1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Damascus Opera House, Damascus
27 min walk • The Damascus Opera House, also known as the Syrian Opera House, stands as a cultural beacon in the ancient city of Damascus, Syria. Inaugurated in 2004, this modern edifice has quickly become a symbol of the city's enduring love for the arts amidst a landscape steeped...
0.6 miNW
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Damascus
17 min walk • In the heart of Damascus, Syria, stands a solemn and evocative monument known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This poignant memorial is dedicated to the Syrian soldiers who have given their lives for their country without their remains being identified.
0.6 miW
Palace
Presidential Palace, Damascus
16 min walk • The Presidential Palace, also known as the People's Palace, stands as an emblem of political power and architectural grandeur in the city of Damascus, Syria. Nestled atop Mount Mezzeh, the palace dominates the skyline, offering a panoramic view of the ancient city...
0.9 miE
Square
Umayyad Square, Damascus
23 min walk • Umayyad Square is a large and important square in Damascus, Syria. It connects the city center with several important highways and areas and contains various important buildings including but not limited to the Ministry of Defense, Syria's national Opera house and the headquarters of the Syrian Armed Forces.
0.9 miE
Library
Al-Assad National Library, Damascus
24 min walk • Al-Assad National Library is the national library of Syria, located in the capital Damascus overlooking the Umayyad Square. It's named after Hafez al-Assad. In 1976, Syria's Ministry of Culture issued an official decision to build a national library.
1.2 miE
Square
Rawda Square, Damascus
31 min walk • Al-Rawda Square is a square in north-west Damascus. The square is the location of the National Security Building, where the Defence Minister as well as President Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law were assassinated On July 18, 2012 during the Syrian civil war.
1.3 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Jalaa Stadium, Damascus
33 min walk • Al-Jalaa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Damascus, Syria, currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium was able to hold up to 15,000 spectators. However, in 2020, the stadium was converted into an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 10,000 seats.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Mezzeh, Damascus
29 min walk • Mezzeh is a municipality in Damascus, Syria, due west of Kafr Sousa. It lies to the southwest of central Damascus, along the Mezzeh highway.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine, Damascus
24 min walk • The Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University, founded in 1903, was the first university college established in Syria. The school moved to Beirut temporarily during World War I. At one point later it was called the Arab Medical Institute.
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Syrian Virtual University, Damascus
23 min walk • The Syrian Virtual University is a Syrian educational institution established by the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education. It provides virtual education to students from around the world.
0.9 miSW
Prison
Mezzeh prison, Damascus
23 min walk • Mezzeh prison is a now-defunct Syrian prison overlooking the capital, Damascus. Mezzeh is the name of a neighborhood in western Damascus. Both military and political prisoners were held at Mezzeh prison. The prison was an infamous embodiment of Syrian government repression.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tishreen Palace?

Nearby attractions include Presidential Palace, Damascus (16 min walk), Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Damascus (17 min walk), Syrian Virtual University, Damascus (23 min walk), Umayyad Square, Damascus (23 min walk).