Barzeh, Damascus
#86 among attractions in Damascus


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Barzeh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sabaa Bahrat Square, Aqsab Mosque, Hanabila Mosque, Mount Qasioun.
2.9 miSWSquareSabaa Bahrat Square, Damascus
73 min walk • Sabaa Bahrat Square is a historic and iconic public square situated in the heart of Damascus, Syria's capital city. Known for its cultural and political significance, the square has been a focal point of the city's urban landscape for decades.
2.7 miSMosqueAqsab Mosque, Damascus
70 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.
2.5 miSWMosqueHanabila Mosque, Damascus
64 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Damascus, the Hanabila Mosque stands as an emblem of the city's rich historical tapestry and religious heritage. This mosque, though not as grandiose as some of its contemporaries, holds a special place in the hearts of the local community...
2.1 miWMountain peak known for its city viewsMount Qasioun, Damascus
54 min walk • Mount Qasioun looms over the ancient city of Damascus, Syria, as a sentinel that has witnessed the ebb and flow of civilizations. This mountain is not just a geographical landmark but a historical and cultural beacon that has been part of Damascus's skyline for...
2.6 miSWMosqueIman, Damascus
67 min walk • The Al-Iman Mosque is an important mosque in Damascus, the capital of Syria.
3 miSAncient city gates in old DamascusBab Tuma, Damascus
77 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.
2.8 miSChurchOur Lady of Soufanieh, Damascus
73 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 miSChurchArmenian Catholic Patriarchal Exarchate of Damascus, Damascus
78 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.
2.1 miSWMausoleumAl-Rukniyah Madrasa, Damascus
55 min walk • Al-Rukniyah Madrasa is a 13th-century madrasah located in Damascus, Syria.
2.4 miSWNeighbourhoodRukneddine, Damascus
62 min walk • Rukneddine or Rukn al-Din is a district of Damascus, Syria. In the 2004 census, it had a population of 92,646. It is the historic Kurdish quarter of the city.
2.8 miSStreetBaghdad Street, Damascus
71 min walk • Baghdad Street is a main street in central Damascus, Syria. Located to the north of the old city, the street starts at Sabaa Bahrat Square and ends at Tahrir Square.