Damascus · Old City · An Umayyad mosque at the heart of the old city

Umayyad Mosque of Damascus

A landmark within the World Heritage listed Ancient City of Damascus.

UNESCO describes the mosque as an 8th-century landmark of the old city. The historical source does not confirm current opening hours or entry arrangements.

Explore the courtyard and surrounding streets of the old city.

The courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque, Damascus (2008) — Place photograph · Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

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General area: Damascus · Old City

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Umayyad Mosque of Damascus

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