Provinces map of Syria

The historic district of Damascus is included in the list of the most important sights in the world. This district of the city is surrounded by a powerful protective wall, which was erected yet during the reign of the Roman Empire. After hundreds of years the planning of the district has remained almost unchanged. This is the place where you will find a huge number of unique buildings as well as ruins of ancient buildings. Tourists will see a huge choice of unique historical monuments during their walk in Via Recta Street, which is considered the center of the historic district of the city. Umayyad Mosque is an important excursion site, which is recommended for visiting for all travelers. The halls of the mosque keep a precious religious artifact - the head of St. John the Baptist. Every year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims come to the city to worship the sacred relic. Salah al-Din Mausoleum is a no less remarkable religious object. It was named after the great sultan, whose ashes are buried in the mausoleum. The local people remember about the great deeds of their former ruler even today. Tourists may hear many beautiful stories and legends connected with the name of Salah al-Din. Without a doubt, Qasr al-Azm Palace is one of the most beautiful architectural structures in …