Barzah scientific research centre, Damascus

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The Barzah scientific research centre, also known as the Barzah Scientific Research Facility, is a facility of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center located in Barzeh, Damascus. Several buildings at the centre alleged to be associated with a Syrian chemical weapons programme were destroyed during the 2018 missile strikes against Syria during the Syrian Civil War. Other buildings within the larger complex were undamaged. ()

Coordinates: 33°33'30"N, 36°18'56"E

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Barzah scientific research centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sabaa Bahrat Square, Aqsab Mosque, Hanabila Mosque, Mount Qasioun.

2.8 miSW
Square
Sabaa 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.
2.8 miS
Mosque
Aqsab Mosque, Damascus
72 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.
2.4 miSW
Mosque
Hanabila Mosque, Damascus
62 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...
1.9 miSW
Mountain peak known for its city views
Mount Qasioun, Damascus
49 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 miS
Mosque
Iman, Damascus
66 min walk • The Al-Iman Mosque is an important mosque in Damascus, the capital of Syria.
3.1 miS
Ancient city gates in old Damascus
Bab Tuma, Damascus
79 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.
2.9 miS
Church
Our Lady of Soufanieh, Damascus
75 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.
2 miSW
Mausoleum
Al-Rukniyah Madrasa, Damascus
53 min walk • Al-Rukniyah Madrasa is a 13th-century madrasah located in Damascus, Syria.
2.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Rukneddine, Damascus
59 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 miS
Street
Baghdad 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.
2.5 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Abbasiyyin Stadium, Damascus
63 min walk • The Abbasiyyin 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 Syrian national team.