Mawqi‘ al Ghunyah
District of Ad Durayj
Rif-dimashq Governorate - Syria

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 7 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 7 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of 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 7 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 7 miles away.
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Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in 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 miles away.
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Al-Tall District

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 7 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

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Damascus)

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial, dedicated to the Syrian soldiers killed during battle. It is visited every year by the President of Syria on Martyrs' Day (May 6). The monument was designed by Prof. Dr. (Architecture) Abdo Kass-Hout and Prof. , Mahmoud Hammad who won a competition organized by the Syrian Ministry of Defense. Erected in 1994, the monument features a dome, symbolizing the universe, and an arch, symbolizing victory.

Located at 33.5258, 36.2547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Military monuments and memorials, Monuments in Damascus, Mausoleums in Syria, Buildings and structures completed in 1994

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 7 miles away.
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Russia–Syria relations, Diplomatic missions in Damascus, Diplomatic missions of Russia, Soviet Union–Syria relations

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 7 miles away.
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Education in Damascus, International schools in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1957 establishments in Syria

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 7 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 7 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1925, Squares in Damascus

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 7 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 6 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 7 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus

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 7 miles away.
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Streets in 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 7 miles away.
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Hotels in Damascus, 2007 establishments in Syria

Dummar

Dummar is a suburb of Damascus. Its construction began in the 1970s and the first residents moved in during the mid 1980s. Dummar is located 5 km west of Damascus. Administratively, Dummar is a municipality of the city of Damascus.

Located at 33.53, 36.232 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Suburbs of Damascus

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 7 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus, Streets in Damascus

Qudsaya District

Qudsaya District is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Rif Dimashq governorate. Located on the western slope of Mount Qasioun to the west of Damascus. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 105,974 people. The town of Qudsaya is the administrative centre of the district. Until 2009, Qudsaya was a sub-district within Markaz Rif Dimashq District.

Located at 33.5333, 36.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Qudsaya District

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 7 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 7 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 7 miles away.
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Squares in 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 6 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus

Presidential Palace, Damascus

Presidential Palace is the residence for the President of Syria, located in Damascus. It is located in the West of the city, on Mount Mezzeh North of Mezzeh neighborhood, next to Mount Qasioun and overlooks the city. The main building covers 31,500 square meters (340,000 square feet). The entire plateau of Mount Mezzeh is part of the palace premises and is surrounded by a security wall and guard watchtowers.

Located at 33.5175, 36.2517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Palaces in Syria, Government of Syria, Presidential palaces, Buildings and structures completed in 1990, Buildings and structures 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 7 miles away.
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Palaces in Syria, Government of Syria, Presidential palaces