Al Ḩurrīyah
District of
Damascus Governorate - Syria

Abbasiyyin Stadium

Abbasiyyin Stadium in Damascus is an all-seater stadium in Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home venue of the Syrian national team. It is also home to Syrian Premier League clubs Al-Wahda, Al-Jaish and Al-Majd. The stadium which was built in 1976 is able to hold up to 30,000 spectators, being the 4th largest stadium in Syria.

Located at 33.5228, 36.3202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.303 miles away.
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Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, National stadiums, Buildings and structures completed in 1976, Event venues established in 1976, 1976 establishments in Syria

Amman International Stadium

The Amman International Stadium is a stadium in Amman, Jordan. It is the largest stadium in Jordan, with a supposed capacity of 25,000. The stadium hosted the 2007 Asian Championships in Athletics. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:31|59|6.37|N|35|54|10.25|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }}

Located at 33.5228, 36.3202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.303 miles away.
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Football venues in Jordan, National stadiums, Buildings and structures in Amman, Sports venues completed in 1980, 1980 establishments in Jordan

Abu Nur

Abu Nur is the name of a district (neighborhood) in Damascus. Originally named after an officer under the command of Saladin, it is the birthplace of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmed Kuftaro, who was buried there in 2004.

Located at 33.5308, 36.2928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus

International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions

The International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions is the international representation of trade unions in a number of Arab nations. Founded in 1956, the ICATU was originally located in Egypt, but was moved to Syria in 1978 to protest Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel.

Located at 33.5187, 36.3117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions, Economy of the Arab League, Arab League

King Abdullah Stadium

King Abdullah Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Amman, Jordan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people.

Located at 33.5228, 36.3202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.303 miles away.
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Football venues in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman, Multi-purpose stadiums in Jordan, 1999 establishments in Jordan

Central Bank of Syria

The Central Bank of Syria is the central bank of Syria. The bank is located in Damascus with branches in major cities. The US, Canada, EU, Arab League and Turkey all imposed Sanctions on the central bank because of Syrian civil war. In the case of the US sanctions had already been in place against the Central Bank of Syria as a result of Section 311 of the Patriot Act, which accused the Bank of money laundering.

Located at 33.5211, 36.2961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Economy of Syria, Central banks, Banks of Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, Banks established in 1953

Al-Fayhaa Stadium

Al-Fayhaa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Damascus, Syria. It has a capacity of 12,000 people, and it is home to the Barada SC football team.

Located at 33.5284, 36.2983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus

Harasta

Harasta, also known as Harasta al-Basal, is a city and northeastern suburb of Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Syria. Harasta has an altitude of 702 meters. It has a population of 38,184 as of 2007, making it the 43rd largest city per geographical entity in Syria.

Located at 33.5667, 36.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.307 miles away.
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Cities in Syria, Populated places in Douma District, Suburbs of Damascus

Al-Tall District

Al-Tall District is a district of the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 officical census, the district had a population of 115,937. The centre of the district is the city of Al-Tall.

Located at 33.6, 36.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.305 miles away.
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Al-Tall District

Bab Tuma

Bab Tuma is a borough of Old Damascus in Syria, one of the gates inside the historical walls of the city, and a geographic landmark of Early Christianity. It owes its name to Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Famous residents included: Saint Paul the most notable of Early Christian missionaries (hence expressions such as “the road to Damascus experience”), Saint Thomas himself who after lending his name to the neighborhood went on to explore India.

Located at 33.5133, 36.315 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Gates of Damascus

Bab al-Faradis

Bab al-Faradis or Bab al-Amara is one of the eight ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. One of the city's northern gates, it was named "the paradise gate" in the Roman age because it was surrounded by numerous water sources and gardens. The other name, Bab Al-Amara, refers to a name of a famous district in the old city where people used to meet in the 14th century.

Located at 33.5137, 36.3067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Gates of Damascus

Bab al-Salam

Bab al-Salam (The Gate of Peace) is one of the eight ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria.

Located at 33.5142, 36.3103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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History of the Middle East, Gates of Damascus

Prince Mohammed Stadium

The Prince Mohammed Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Zarqa, Jordan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 15,000 people.

Located at 33.5228, 36.3202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.303 miles away.
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Football venues in Jordan

House of Saint Ananias

The House of Saint Ananias (also called Chapel of Saint Ananias) is the ancient alleged house of Saint Ananias, in the old Christian quarter of Damascus, Syria. It is said by some to be the house where Ananias baptized Saul. Located near Bab Sharqi (Eastern Gate), at the very end of the Street Called Straight. Five metres below ground level, the church is supposedly the cellar of the House of Ananias, but more likely it is built at the level of the Roman street.

Located at 33.5114, 36.3175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Churches in Damascus, Buildings and structures inside the walled city of Damascus

Beit al-Mamlouka Hotel

Beit al-Mamlouka is a luxury boutique hotel located in the old city of Damascus, Syria. It was established in 2005 in the city's oldest borough, the Christian quarter of Bab Touma ("St. Thomas' Gate"). The hotel is a restoration of a 17th century old Damascene house and offers 8 different rooms each named after a famous historic figure of Arab or Muslim history, like Averroes and Baybars.

Located at 33.5126, 36.3136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Hotels in Damascus, Old Damascene houses, Buildings and structures inside the walled city of Damascus, 2005 establishments in Syria

Embassy of Russia in Damascus

The Embassy of Russia in Damascus is the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation to the Syrian Arab Republic. The chancery is located in Omar Ben Al-Khattab Street in Adawi, Damascus.

Located at 33.5258, 36.3003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Russia–Syria relations, Diplomatic missions in Damascus, Diplomatic missions of Russia, Soviet Union–Syria relations

Sabaa Bahrat Square (Damascus)

Sabaa Bahrat Square is a large and important square in Damascus, Syria. Many important official buildings and ministries are located in the area including the Central Bank of Syria. Many important streets branch from there including Baghdad Street. It was first erected by French mandate authorities in 1925 in memory of a French captain called Decarpentry. The square had a small dome with seven fountains, and was called "Captain Decarpentry Square.

Located at 33.5206, 36.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1925, Squares in Damascus

Aqsab Mosque

The Aqsab Mosque is an Ayyubid-era mosque in Damascus, Syria, located in the vicinity of Bab al-Salam, on Suq Sarouja.

Located at 33.518, 36.3112 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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1230s architecture, Arabic architecture, Mosques in Damascus, Buildings and structures inside the walled city of Damascus, 1234 establishments in Syria

Al-Rukniyah Madrasa

Al-Rukniyah Madrasa is a madrasah located in the al-Salihiyah quarter to the north of the walled city of Damascus, Syria. It was built in 1224 by Amir Rukn al-Din Mankurs al-Falaki, Ayyubid Governor of Damascus. The complex is built of stone and houses a madrasa, a prayer hall and the patron's tomb.

Located at 33.5346, 36.2942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Mausoleums in Syria, 1220s architecture, Ayyubid architecture, Buildings and structures inside the walled city of Damascus, Madrasas in Damascus, 1224 establishments in Syria

Baghdad Street (Damascus)

Baghdad Street is a main street in central Damascus, Syria. Located to the north of the old city, the street starts at Sabaa Bahrat Square and ends at Tahrir Square.

Located at 33.5197, 36.3025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Streets in Damascus

Our Lady of Soufanieh

Our Lady of Soufanieh refers to Marian apparitions reported to have occurred in Soufanieh, a suburb of Damascus in Syria.

Located at 33.5164, 36.3181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Miracles, Marian apparitions, Eastern Christianity, Christianity in Syria

Jobar Synagogue

The Jobar Synagogue was a 2,000 year-old synagogue located in the suburb of Jobar, Damascus. It was built in commemoration of the biblical prophet Elijah, and has been a place of Jewish pilgrimage for many centuries. It also is the burial-place of a wonder-working sage of the sixteenth century.

Located at 33.526, 36.3351 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.303 miles away.
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Synagogues in Syria, Jewish pilgrimage sites, Buildings and structures in Damascus, Ancient synagogues, Synagogues in the Ottoman Empire, Destroyed synagogues

Jobar

Jobar also spelled Jawbar, historically a village on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, is now a suburb of the capital city. It lies 2 km northeast of the old city walls. It contains the most venerated site for Syrian Jews, an ancient 2,000 year-old synagogue and shrine in commemoration of the biblical prophet Elijah, which has been a place of Jewish pilgrimage for many centuries.

Located at 33.5167, 36.3167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.302 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus, Historic Jewish communities, Jewish Syrian history

Al-Qabun

Qaboun is a neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria.

Located at 33.55, 36.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.305 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus

Barzeh, Syria

Barzeh is a neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Barzeh had a population of 47,339 in the 2004 census. The neighborhood has been active in the Syrian uprising.

Located at 33.5567, 36.3206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.304 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus