Al-Zahra al-Jadeeda, Damascus

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Al-Zahra al-Jadeeda is a neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria. It lies within the Al-Midan municipality, east of the Al-Midan neighbourhood. ()

Coordinates: 33°29'22"N, 36°18'9"E

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Al-Zahra al-Jadeeda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bab al-Saghir, St Paul, Bab al-Saghir Cemetery, Bab Kisan.

1.2 miN
Cemetery
Bab al-Saghir, Damascus
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Damascus, Syria, Bab al-Saghir stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This ancient cemetery, whose name translates to "Small Gate," is one of the oldest Islamic burial grounds in existence, dating back to the early days of...
1.4 miNE
Church
St Paul, Damascus
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Damascus, Syria, the Chapel of Saint Paul is a site of great historical and religious significance. This modest church is a tribute to the transformative journey of St. Paul, one of Christianity's most revered apostles.
1.2 miN
Cemetery
Bab al-Saghir Cemetery, Damascus
30 min walk • The Bab al-Saghir Cemetery, resting in the heart of Damascus, Syria, is a site of great historical and spiritual significance. This ancient cemetery is one of the oldest Islamic burial grounds in the world, dating back over a thousand years, and it serves as the final...
1.4 miNE
Arch
Bab Kisan, Damascus
36 min walk • Bab Kisan is one of the seven ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. The gate, which is now located in the southeastern part of the Old City, was named in memory of a slave who became famous during a conquest by the Caliph Mu'awiya.
1 miN
Mosque
Murad Pasha Mosque, Damascus
25 min walk • 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.
1.1 miS
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Yarmouk Camp, Damascus
27 min walk • Yarmouk Camp is a 2.11-square-kilometer district of the city of Damascus, populated by Palestinians, with hospitals and schools. It is located 8 kilometers from the center of Damascus and within municipal boundaries. Yarmouk is an "unofficial" refugee camp.
1.2 miW
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Al-Midan, Damascus
31 min walk • Al-Midan is a neighbourhood and municipality in Damascus, Syria, just south of the old walled city and very near the modern city centre. In the 2004 census, it had a population of 177,456. Its streets and alleys are full of heritage and history due to the age of the neighbourhood.
1.3 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tishreen Stadium, Damascus
35 min walk • Tishreen Stadium is a multi-use all-seater stadium in Damascus, Syria, currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home venue of the al-Shorta SC. The capacity of the stadium is 12,000 seats.
1.2 miN
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Al-Shaghur, Damascus
30 min walk • Al-Shaghour is a municipality and a neighborhood located in the old walled city of Damascus, Syria, south and east of the Old City, and east of al-Midan. Al-Shaghour is one of the oldest recorded neighborhoods in the city.
0.9 miSE
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Tadamon, Damascus
23 min walk • Tadamon is a neighborhood and district of the al-Midan municipality of Damascus, Syria. The neighborhood has been active in the Syrian civil war.
1.3 miNW
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Baramkeh, Damascus
34 min walk • Baramkeh, named after Barmakids, is a neighborhood and district of the Qanawat municipality of Damascus, Syria. It had a population of 14,969 in the 2004 census. The neighborhood was founded during the late 19th century, during Ottoman rule. A military secondary school was established in Baramkeh in 1890s.