Damascus, Syria
From series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
One of the oldest cities in the world can be found in Syria. Damascus has gained worldwide fame through its interesting and culturally rich history. The age of archaeological artifacts discovered during exploration of the city is about 12,000 years. Those are evidences of first settlements. However, a major city was founded on the site of Damascus much later, in the 15th century BC. Aramean tribes are considered its founders.
Modern Damascus is the capital of Syria, and the second most populous city in the country, standing on its territory is home to about 1.5 million people. The primary interest of tourists is Old Town surrounded by fortification walls, the construction of which took place during the reign of the Roman Empire.
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ATM bankomat: 'Real Estate Bank ATM' located in 0.08 km (
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Car rental office: 'Victoria Rent a Car' is located in 0.16 km (
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Fuel station: 'Awad Petrol Station' in 0.24 km
Railway station: 'Al Hijaz Train Station' in 1.45 km
Nearest airports:
» Damascus International Airport DAM - in 22 km
» Rafic Hariri Airport BEY - in 82 km
» Haifa Airport HFA - in 141 km
» Marka International Airport ADJ - in 174 km
» Queen Alia Airport AMM - in 201 km
» Damascus International Airport DAM - in 22 km
» Rafic Hariri Airport BEY - in 82 km
» Haifa Airport HFA - in 141 km
» Marka International Airport ADJ - in 174 km
» Queen Alia Airport AMM - in 201 km
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Top destination around Damascus - Damascus
A visit to a hookah bar is another great leisure that is definitely worth a try. In Damascus, this type of leisure is represented by Narjelah - the best shisha bar in the capital of Syria, although the choice is really broad. Here, people solve all sorts of things and have a lot of fun, playing backgammon and drinking tea or coffee. These are the most popular drinks in town, and you can try its different varieties in any hookah bar. Just like a variety of tobacco flavors - from mocha to apple. It should be noted that hookahs can also be ordered in restaurants.
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