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Damascus Governorate - Syria

Damascus

Damascus, commonly known in Syria as ash-Sham and nicknamed as the City of Jasmine, is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo. It borders Quneitra, Daraa and As-Suwayda to the south, Jordan to the east, Homs to the north, and Lebanon to the west. It is also the capital city of one of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major cultural and religious center of the Levant.

Located at 33.513, 36.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Damascus, Amarna letters locations, Ancient Greek sites in Syria, Archaeological sites in Syria, Capitals in Asia, Cities in Syria, Fertile Crescent, Populated places along the Silk Road, Seleucid Empire, Capitals of caliphates

Ministry of Defense (Syria)

The Ministry of Defense is a government ministry office of the Syrian Arab Republic, responsible for defense affairs in Syria.

Located at 33.514, 36.2785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Defence ministries, Government ministries of Syria, Lists of political office-holders in Syria

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

Commercial Bank of Syria

The Commercial Bank of Syria is the largest commercial bank in Syria with its headquarters located in Damascus. The bank offers commercial banking services including long-term loans in Syrian pounds; armored car service; and collections services. The bank has dozens of branches and ATM's throughout Syria.

Located at 33.5161, 36.2944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Banks of Syria, Banks established in 1967, Government-owned companies of Syria, Companies based in Damascus

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

Faculty of Informatics of Damascus University

The Faculty of Informatics of Damascus University is the first faculty for computer science in Syria. It was established in 1999 as a part of Damascus University, and it awards bachelor's degrees after ten semesters of study, and master's degrees after an extra four semesters. Like most other faculties in Syrian public universities, study plans are fixed. Students can choose among three disciplines beginning from their 7th Semester, viz.

Located at 33.5106, 36.2825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Damascus University, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1999 establishments in Syria

Markaz Rif Dimashq

Markaz Rif Dimashq is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Rif Dimashq governorate. It is a group of municipalities around the City of Damascus (a separate governorate). At the 2004 Census it had a population of 837,804. It surrounds (but does not include) the City of Damascus. Markaz Rif Dimashq has no official administrative centre. With a population of 136,427 inhabitants, the town of Sayyidah Zaynab is the largest city of the district.

Located at 33.513, 36.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Markaz Rif Dimashq District

Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts

Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts was founded in Damascus, Syria in 1977. The institute heralded a new phase in the development of Syrian theatre and drama which begun with the preparation of the next generation of actors on an academic basis. The Institute includes three departments: Acting, Theatrical Critique and Dramatic Arts.

Located at 33.5122, 36.2789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Universities in Syria, Education in Damascus, Buildings and structures in Damascus, Educational institutions established in 1977, 1977 establishments in Syria, Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts

Al-Assad National Library

Al-Assad Library is the national library of Syria. It was established in Damascus in 1984 'to gather all books and daily issues in addition to all kinds of literature connected with our "ancestral cultural legacy", then to sort out these materials to serve researchers and scholars and benefit them. ' The building, overlooking the Umayyad Square, covers an area of 22000 m², spread over 9 floors and holds over 40000 titles. It is the legal deposit and copyright for Syria.

Located at 33.5147, 36.2775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Library buildings completed in 1984, Libraries in Syria, National libraries, Education in Damascus, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1984 establishments in Syria, Libraries established in 1984

Four Seasons Hotel Damascus

Four Seasons Hotel Damascus is a five-star hotel and part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons luxury hotels and resorts. It is located in the central district of neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. The hotel, financed by the Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, was opened in 2005 having been completed on time by local contractor Fouad Takla Company. It is located in Shukri Al Quatli Street.

Located at 33.5139, 36.2911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Hotels in Damascus, 2005 establishments in Syria

Damascus Community School

Damascus Community School is an unlicensed American school founded by the former US secretary of state John Foster Dulles in 1957 in Damascus, Syria. The school was built to promote American ideals and culture and to help steer Syria away from becoming a Soviet satellite.

Located at 33.5172, 36.2822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Education in Damascus, International schools in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1957 establishments in Syria

Damascus Opera House

The Damascus Opera House (officially Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts) is the national opera house of Syria. Inaugurated on 7 May 2004, it is located in central Damascus, on the Umayyad Square.

Located at 33.5122, 36.2786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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2004 establishments in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, Music venues completed in 2004, Opera houses, Syrian music, Theatres in Syria, Theatres completed in 2004

Umayyad Square

Umayyad Square is a large and important square in Damascus, Syria. It connects the city center with several important highways and areas. The name refers to the Umayyad Caliphate when Damascus was the capital. On 20 June 2011 a massive pro-President al-Assad rally was held in the square as well as in Homs, Aleppo, Sweida, Latakia, Deraa, Hasaka, Tartous as well other locations during the Syrian civil war.

Located at 33.5139, 36.2764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Squares in Damascus

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

Tekkiye Mosque

The Tekkiye Mosque is a mosque complex in Damascus, Syria, located on the banks of the Barada River. The complex is composed of a large mosque on the southwest side of a courtyard, flanked by a single line of arcaded cells, and a soup kitchen across the courtyard to the northwest, flanked by hospice buildings.

Located at 33.5125, 36.2914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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1550s architecture, Ottoman architecture, Mosques in Damascus, Mimar Sinan buildings

Military Intelligence Directorate (Syria)

The Military Intelligence Directorate is the military intelligence service of Syria. Although its roots go back to the French mandate period (1923–1943), its current organization was established in 1969. Its predecessor organisation was called the Deuxième Bureau. It is headquartered at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Damascus. The military intelligence service, or the Mukhabarat in Arabic, is very influential in Syrian politics and is controlled by the President.

Located at 33.514, 36.2785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Syrian intelligence agencies, Politics of Lebanon, Military intelligence agencies, Military of 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

Al-Salihiyah

Al-Salihiyah is a neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. It lies to the north and northwest of the old walled city of Damascus about 2.4 kilometres from the Citadel at the foot of Mount Qasioun. The quarter is famous for its cemetery of holy men. It houses the Syrian Parliament building. It has also has the Hanabila Mosque.

Located at 33.5194, 36.2922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus

Blue Tower Hotel

Blue Tower Hotel is a four-star hotel located on Hamra Street, Damascus, Syria. It has 59 rooms and one restaurant, one café and one bar. The hotel was opened in late 2007.

Located at 33.5203, 36.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Hotels in Damascus, 2007 establishments in Syria

Abu Rummaneh

Abu Rummaneh is an upscale neighborhood west of Damascus, Syria. The quarter is centered around the palm-tree-lined Abu Rummaneh boulevard, known officially as al-Jalaa Boulevard, named for the evacuation of French mandate troops from Syria. The neighborhood serves as Damascus' diplomatic quarter, also housing the Arab Cultural Center and the French Institute for Arab Studies (IFEAD).

Located at 33.5179, 36.2856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus, Streets in Damascus

Timeline of Damascus history

The following is a timeline of the history of Damascus, Syria.

Located at 33.513, 36.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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City timelines, History of Damascus, Damascus

18 July 2012 Damascus bombing

The 18 July 2012 Damascus bombing refers to the bombing of the National Security headquarters in Rawda Square, Damascus, killing and injuring a number of top military and security officials of Bashar al-Assad's government. Among the dead were the Syrian Defense Minister and Deputy Defense Minister, The incident occurred during the Syrian civil war, and is considered to be one of the most notorious events to affect the conflict.

Located at 33.5211, 36.2828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Terrorist incidents in Syria in 2012, Assassinations, History of Damascus

Shami Hospital

Al-Shami Hospital is a central hospital in Al-Malky street, Damascus, Syria. It is used by Syria's political and military elite.

Located at 33.52, 36.2683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Damascus, Hospitals in Syria

Rawda Square

Al-Rawda Square is a square in north-west Damascus. The square is the location of the National Security Building, where the Defence Minister as well as President Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law were assassinated On July 18, 2012 during the Syrian civil war.

Located at 33.5211, 36.2828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.301 miles away.
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Squares in Damascus

Tishreen Palace

Teshreen Palace is the residence for the President of Syria, located in Damascus. It is located in the Ar Rabwah neighborhood, South of Mount Qasioun. The building covers 10,000 square meters (108,000 square feet). During the Syrian civil war, there were reports that rebels fired mortars at the palace. The palace was used as the primary residence of the Assad family, until the construction of Presidential Palace on Mount Mazzeh was finished in the early 90's.

Located at 33.5189, 36.2622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.300 miles away.
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Palaces in Syria, Government of Syria, Presidential palaces