Murad Pasha Mosque, Damascus

Name: Murad Pasha Mosque
Address: Damascus, Syria

#44 among attractions in Damascus

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The Murad Pasha Mosque is an early Ottoman-era mosque and mausoleum in Damascus, Syria, located in the Suwayqa sector of the Al-Midan quarter. The mosque was erected and named after Murad Pasha, who served as the Ottoman governor of Damascus between 1568-1569. The mosque was built in 1568. The mosque is also known as the Naqshbandi Mosque after the Naqshbandi sufi order which it served as a center for. ()

Local name: جامع مراد باشاCompleted: 1568 (456 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 33°30'13"N, 36°18'5"E

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Murad Pasha Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Umayyad Mosque, Azm Palace, Citadel of Damascus, Maktab Anbar.

0.6 miNE
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Which popular attractions are close to Murad Pasha Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Bab al-Jabiyah, Damascus (8 min walk), Sinan Pasha Mosque, Damascus (8 min walk), Al-Shaghur, Damascus (9 min walk), Bab al-Saghir Cemetery, Damascus (9 min walk).

How to get to Murad Pasha Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Murad Pasha Mosque:

Bus

Damascus Transportation (10 min walk)
كراجات الست (12 min walk)

Train

Damascus Hejaz Station (17 min walk)