Mezzeh, Damascus

Name: Mezzeh
Address: Damascus, Syria

#73 among attractions in Damascus

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Mezzeh is a municipality in Damascus, Syria, due west of Kafr Sousa. It lies to the southwest of central Damascus, along the Mezzeh highway. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°30'11"N, 36°15'30"E

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Nearby attractions include: Damascus Opera House, Presidential Palace, Umayyad Square, Al-Assad National Library.

1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Damascus Opera House, Damascus
34 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...
1.1 miN
Palace
Presidential Palace, Damascus
28 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...
1.3 miNE
Square
Umayyad Square, Damascus
33 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.
1.4 miNE
Library
Al-Assad National Library, Damascus
36 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.
1.1 miN
Palace
Tishreen Palace, Damascus
29 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.
~1430 ftW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Jalaa Stadium, Damascus
7 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.
0.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine, Damascus
14 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.
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Syrian Virtual University, Damascus
28 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.
0.6 miNW
Prison
Mezzeh prison, Damascus
16 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.
1.4 miNE
Universities and schools
Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, Damascus
36 min walk • The Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts was founded in Damascus, Syria, in 1977 by academics such as the playwright Saadallah Wannous, theatre critic Ghassan al-Maleh or professor of theatre at Damascus University, Dr. Hannan Kassab Hassan.