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Mezzeh prison, Damascus

#99 among attractions in Damascus

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°30'34"N, 36°15'5"E
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Damascus Syria

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Mezzeh prison – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Presidential Palace, Tishreen Palace, Al-Jalaa Stadium.

  • tomb of the unknown soldier damascus1.2 miN
    Memorial

    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Damascus

    30 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.

  • presidential palace damascus0.6 miN
    Palace

    Presidential Palace, Damascus

    15 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...

  • tishreen palace damascus0.9 miNE
    Palace

    Tishreen Palace, Damascus

    23 min walk • 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.

  • al jalaa stadium damascus0.5 miS
    Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums

    Al-Jalaa Stadium, Damascus

    14 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.

  • mezzeh damascus0.6 miSE
    Neighbourhood

    Mezzeh, Damascus

    16 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.

  • damascus university faculty of medicine0.9 miE
    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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mezzeh prison?

Nearby attractions include Presidential Palace, Damascus (15 min walk), Mezzeh, Damascus (16 min walk), Tishreen Palace, Damascus (23 min walk), Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine, Damascus (24 min walk).

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