Qaboun, Damascus

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Qaboun is a municipality and neighbourhood in Damascus, Syria, located 6 kilometers north-east of the city center, to the north of Jobar district. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°32'60"N, 36°20'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul, Saint Anania's House, Cathedral of Saint George, Douma.

3.4 miSW
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Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul, Damascus
87 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Damascus, the Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul stands as an emblem of the city's rich religious tapestry and historical resilience. This sacred edifice, dedicated to Saint Paul who is believed to have been converted to Christianity on the...
3.3 miSW
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Saint Anania's House, Damascus
83 min walk • Nestled in the ancient heart of Damascus, Syria, Saint Anania's House is a site of great historical and religious significance. This modest structure is believed to be the location where Ananias of Damascus, a disciple of Jesus, baptized Saul of Tarsus, who would...
3.4 miSW
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Cathedral of Saint George, Damascus
86 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Damascus, the Cathedral of Saint George stands as a testament to the city's rich religious tapestry and historical significance. This sacred edifice is a cornerstone of Christian heritage in the capital of Syria, a place where faith...
3.3 miNE
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Douma, Damascus
85 min walk • Douma, nestled within the ancient city of Damascus, Syria, is a site steeped in history and marked by recent turmoil. Known as a traditional agricultural center, this city has been inhabited since antiquity, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of one of the...
3.1 miSW
Mosque
Aqsab Mosque, Damascus
81 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Damascus, the Aqsab Mosque stands as a testament to the city's rich Islamic heritage. Known for its architectural beauty and historical significance, this mosque is a cherished landmark in the Syrian capital.
3.4 miSW
Mosque
Iman, Damascus
88 min walk • The Al-Iman Mosque is an important mosque in Damascus, the capital of Syria.
3.2 miSW
Ancient city gates in old Damascus
Bab Tuma, Damascus
82 min walk • Bab Tuma is a borough of the Old City of Damascus in Syria, and is also the name of one of the seven gates inside the historical walls of the city, which is a geographic landmark of Early Christianity. The gate was named by the Byzantines to commemorate Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
3 miSW
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Our Lady of Soufanieh, Damascus
77 min walk • Our Lady of Soufanieh refers to Marian apparitions reported to have occurred in Soufanieh, a suburb of Damascus in Syria starting in 1982.
3.4 miSW
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Syriac Catholic cathedral, Damascus
87 min walk • Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Saint Paul is the cathedral of the Syriac Catholic Church, located in Damascus, Syria. It is the see of the Syriac Catholic Archeparchy of Damascus and is located in the Christian quarter of Damascus, 100 m west of Bab Sharqi.
3.3 miSW
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Armenian Catholic Patriarchal Exarchate of Damascus, Damascus
84 min walk • The Armenian Catholic Patriarchal Exarchate of Damascus is a pre-diocesan missionary jurisdiction of the Armenian Catholic Church sui iuris in part of Syria.
3.4 miSW
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Bab Sharqi, Damascus
86 min walk • Bab Sharqi, also known as the Gate of the Sun, is one of the seven ancient city gates of Damascus, Syria. Its modern name comes from its location in the eastern side of the city. The gate also gives its name to the Christian quarter surrounding it. The grand facade of the gate was reconstructed in the 1960s.

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How to get to Qaboun by public transport?

The nearest stations to Qaboun:

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Harasta Garage (26 min walk)
Karajat - arrival of intercity buses (27 min walk)