Top Ten Things to do in Damascus

Ancient. Capital. Conservative. Verdant.

1. Practice bartering at the Souk al-Hamidiyeh
2. Learn something new at the National Museum
3. Explore the 8th century Great Umayyad Mosque
4. Visit the iconic St Pauls Chapel
5. Stroll around the Old City
6. Enjoy the view from the top of Mount Qassioun
7. Take a day trip to the Moses Cave in Bloudan
8. Explore the Saladin Mausoleum
9. Visit the Al Azem Palace
10. Feel immersed in culture at the Takiyya Suleimaniah Souq