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Syria

Syrian Arab Republic

CapitalDamascus
RegionWestern Asia
CurrencySYP
Official languagesArabic
Access to the seaYes
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All articles about the country, including other pages. Select a point to discover its guides.

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Damascus

Ancient City of Damascus

Umayyad Mosque

Stone lane and historic architecture in Damascus Old City.
Syria · City or town

Damascus

Damascus brings Aramaean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and Ottoman layers together in its historic urban fabric. The cited official advisories recommend postponing any tourist travel to the city.

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Courtyard and arcades of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
Syria · Place of interest

Umayyad Mosque

The Great Umayyad Mosque in Damascus’s Ancient City was built in the eighth century on an earlier place of worship. The article advises postponing any tourist trip.

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Syria

Guides to this destination

Identifiable view of Damascus, the capital of Syria. Practical guides

Essential facts about Syria and what to check before travelling

Syria is in Western Asia, and its capital is Damascus. The information available helps locate the country, but cannot confirm current conditions for travel.

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Contemporary urban view of Damascus, the capital of Syria. Practical guides

Syria: capital, language and currency for placing the country

A brief fact sheet to locate Syria in Western Asia and distinguish the basic information worth confirming before making any travel plans.

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Stone lane and historic architecture in Damascus Old City. Practical guides

Ancient Damascus: Why the Trip Should Be Postponed

The heritage of Damascus’s Old City deserves thoughtful preparation, but current conditions mean it cannot responsibly be approached as a tourist getaway.

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