Al-Jalaa Stadium, Damascus

Name: Al-Jalaa Stadium
Address: Damascus, Syria

#61 among attractions in Damascus

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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. ()

Coordinates: 33°30'7"N, 36°15'14"E

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Al-Jalaa Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Presidential Palace, Tishreen Palace, Mezzeh, Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine.

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 miN
Palace
Tishreen Palace, Damascus
33 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 ftE
Neighbourhood
Mezzeh, Damascus
7 min walk • Mezzeh is a municipality in Damascus, Syria, due west of Kafr Sousa. It lies to the southwest of central Damascus, along the Mezzeh highway.
0.8 miE
Universities and schools
Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine, Damascus
21 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.
1.3 miNE
Universities and schools
Syrian Virtual University, Damascus
35 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.
0.5 miN
Prison
Mezzeh prison, Damascus
14 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Al-Jalaa Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Mezzeh, Damascus (7 min walk), Mezzeh prison, Damascus (14 min walk), Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine, Damascus (21 min walk).

Al-Jalaa Stadium, Damascus

Facts and practical information

Al-Jalaa Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Presidential Palace, Damascus

Tishreen Palace, Damascus

Mezzeh, Damascus

Damascus University - Faculty of Medicine, Damascus

Syrian Virtual University, Damascus

Mezzeh prison, Damascus

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Jalaa Stadium?