Maysalun

#127 among destinations in Syria

Town, Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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Maysalun is a mountainous region in southwestern Syria located on the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon mountains about 12 kilometers west of Damascus, in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and has an elevation of about 1090 meters. The area is situated on the ancient route between Damascus and Lebanon and has long been famous for its khans and rest-stops. The closest town in the area is al-Dimas. ()

Local name: خان ميسلون Maximum elevation: 3576 ftCoordinates: 33°35'44"N, 36°3'53"E

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Rif DimashqSyria

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Maysalun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nabi Habeel Mosque, Zarzar Lake, Abila Lysaniou, Salera Hill.

3 miNE
Mosque
Nabi Habeel Mosque
76 min walk • Nabi Habeel Mosque, or "Mosque of the Prophet Abel", is a shrine dedicated to Habeel, located on the west mountains of Damascus, near the Zabadani Valley, overlooking the villages of the Barada river, in Syria, the Levant.
1.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Zarzar Lake
48 min walk • Zarzar Lake is a lake located 30 kilometres northwest of Damascus, Syria. It is lies to the east of Haloua. In the northeastern part of the lake is a dam.
3.2 miNE
City, Archaeological site
Abila Lysaniou
82 min walk • Abila Lysaniou or Abila Lysaniae or Abila was an ancient city, on the Abana River and capital of ancient Abilene, Coele-Syria. The site is currently that of the village of Souq Wadi Barada, circa 20 km northwest of Damascus, Syria.
2.9 miNE
Mausoleum
Salera Hill
75 min walk • Salera Hill is a pilgrimage centre in Damascus, Syria. The following sacred spots are located on it: Cave of Ashab al-Kahf Koh-e Raqim Masjid Sulayman Footprint of Imam Ali Sermon written by Imam Ali on stone with his finger.