Shrine of Abu al-Darda

Damascus

A fortified citadel in the north-west corner of the Old City, first built in 1076 and rebuilt between 1203 and 1216 by al-Adil, Saladin's brother. It served as a prison until the 1980s and has since been restored in stages; the entrance of Souq al-Hamidiyah runs along its walls.

Damascus

A traditional souq in the Marjeh area of central Damascus, about 100 m from the Citadel of Damascus. It stands on Qalet Demashq Street and offers leather goods and saddlery. Marjeh is one of the busiest parts of central Damascus, a short walk from the old markets.

Damascus

A monument in the Marjeh area of central Damascus, about 100 m from the Citadel of Damascus. It stands on Al Thawra Street and was built in 1993.

Damascus

A historic madrasa inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Hameidiyyeh quarter, about 100 m from Souq al-Hamidiyah. It stands on Souq Al Hamidiyah and dates from the Ayyubid period. The Old City of Damascus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Damascus

A historic mosque in the Marjeh area of central Damascus, about 200 m from the Citadel of Damascus. It stands on Al-Istiqlal Street and dates from the Mamluk period.

Damascus

A hotel in the Marjeh area of central Damascus, about 200 m from the Citadel of Damascus. It stands on King Faisal Street. Marjeh is one of the city's oldest hotel districts, a short walk from the old markets.