{"id":5276,"date":"2018-01-22T08:23:08","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T08:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=5276"},"modified":"2025-03-24T07:30:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T07:30:54","slug":"damascus-the-city-of-jasmine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/damascus-the-city-of-jasmine\/","title":{"rendered":"Damascus &#8211; The City of Jasmine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Damascus\">Damascus<\/a><\/strong> is the capital city of Syria. It is also the second-largest city in the country. Damascus is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the longest-serving capital city in the world. Nicknamed \u201cthe City of Jasmine\u201d, Damascus is a major cultural and religious center of Syria and the entire Middle East. The city of Damascus has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical and cultural significance. As it is a city that has been inhabited continuously for more than 9,000 years, Damascus has a long and colorful history. The significant number of historical sites in various stages of preservation found throughout the city tells the tale of Syria\u2019s long-standing capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here are some of the top places to visit in Damascus<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ommayad Mosque<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Azem Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Damascus Citadel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Souqs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Souq Al Hamidiyeh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Souq Midhat Basha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The National Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Al Salhieh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Souq Al Bzourieh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St Paul&#8217;s Church<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to do in Damascus<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Umayyad Mosque<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a scroll along the Mount Qasioun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go on a short trip to Azm Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Mausoleum of Saladin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a look at the Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Book cheap flights to Damascus by calling <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/\">Travel Center UK<\/a><\/strong> today! Our team of experienced travel experts is equipped to give you the best deals on cheap flights to Damascus. \u00a0The city of Damascus is served by the Damascus International Airport and we have teamed up with world-class airlines to ensure that you travel in safety and comfort to this exciting destination in Syria. Contact us today and ask us about cheap flights to Damascus, and whether you are on business or on holiday to Damascus, we have flights that match your needs. Book cheap flights to Damascus over the phone and get personalized service. You will also get specialized services such as finding the cheapest rates owning to price fluctuations and advice on the best time for the booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Damascus is the capital city of Syria. 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