Damascus offers its visitors broad opportunities for comfortable leisure rest and entertainment. In this city tourists can successfully combine walks through beautiful natural places, visiting a variety of restaurants and colorful markets with examination of important historical attractions. Fans of outdoor recreation are recommended to make a walk to the foothills of Mount Qassioun. As a rule, sightseeing tours to that area cover the most beautiful places. Everyone can make a climb to the mountain, the slope of which is rather flat and does not require any special hiking skills. The top of the mountain is equipped with a large observation deck, which offers an unforgettable view of the city. Hejaz Railway is one more great way to see all the beautiful natural places of the region. A train ride on the old railway will certainly leave many unforgettable impressions. The ride lasts for several hours and goes through a very scenic area. This excursion will deliver a lot of fun for both adults and children. Archaeological Park remains a favorite place of rest for both residents and tourists. This is the place where visitors are able to not only stroll through the beautiful alleys of the park and relax in the shade of old trees, but also see precious archaeological findings - the ruins of ancient buildings. Tourists who simply cannot imagine rest without shopping should definitely visit the street markets of Damascus. Souq al-Hamidiyyeh is considered the most popular market of
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