Arḑ ash Sharq
District of ‘Irbīn
Rif-dimashq Governorate - Syria

Far' Falastin

Far' Falastin is a notorious Syrian prison located near Damascus. The United States used a process called extraordinary rendition to transport a number of terrorist suspects to Far' Falastin where they were subjected to interrogation that included torture. In addition, the participation of German officials in interrogations in Far' Falastin has been confirmed. It is not known whether these officials were present or participating in cases where torture was applied to prisoners.

Located at 33.4928, 36.3208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Damascus, Prisons in Syria, Torture in Syria, Far' Falastin prisoners

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 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

Bab Kisan

Bab Kisan is one of the eight ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. The gate, which is now located in the southeastern part of the Old City, was named in memory of a slave who became famous during a conquest by the Caliph Mu'awiya. The wall was built during the Roman era and was dedicated to Saturn. Bab Kisan was the escape route of St Paul. Paul settled in Damascus after having claimed to have witnessed a vision where Jesus was on a road to the city.

Located at 33.5064, 36.3153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Gates of Damascus, New Testament places

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 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

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 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 miles away.
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Football venues in Jordan, Buildings and structures in Amman, Multi-purpose stadiums in Jordan, 1999 establishments in Jordan

Ghouta

Ghouta, is a collection of farms in Rif Dimashq close to the eastern part of Damascus, Syria. The Damascus Ghouta is a green agricultural belt surrounding the city of Damascus in the South and East. Separating the city from the Syrian Steppe, it has provided its inhabitants with a variety of cereals, vegetables and fruits for thousands of years. While human settlements in the area date back to ancient times, an uncontrolled development of the area took place throughout the past decades.

Located at 33.5, 36.4208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Agriculture in Syria, Oases of Syria, Geography of 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 2 miles away.
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Cities in Syria, Populated places in Douma District, Suburbs of Damascus

Douma, Syria

Douma is a city in Syria. Its centre is about 10 km north-east of the centre of Damascus. Being the centre of Rif Dimashq governorate (which completely surrounds the Damascus Governorate), the town is also the administrative centre of Douma District. During the Syrian unrest, Douma has been a major flashpoint and has witnessed numerous demonstrations against the Syrian government and armed clashes against the Syrian Army and Security forces.

Located at 33.5723, 36.4018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cities in Syria, Populated places in Douma District

Douma District

Douma is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Rif Dimashq Governorate, located to the north of the capital Damascus. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 433,719. Its administrative centre is the city of Douma.

Located at 33.5723, 36.4018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Douma 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 miles away.
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Gates of Damascus

Chapel of Saint Paul

The Chapel of Saint Paul is a modern stone chapel in Damascus that incorporates materials from the Bab Kisan, the ancient city gate through which Paul was lowered out of a window in Acts 9:25.

Located at 33.5064, 36.3153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Churches in Damascus, Buildings and structures inside the walled city of Damascus, 1939 establishments in Syria, Religious buildings completed in 1939

Damascus Straight Street

The Damascus Straight Street; biblical wording, Street Called Straight, is the Roman street that runs from east to west in the old city of Damascus, Syria. It was visited by St. Paul as recorded in the book of Acts and contains several interesting sights from the Roman, Christian and Islamic periods. Under the Greeks, the old city of Damascus was laid out after the grid pattern designed by Hippodamus.

Located at 33.5092, 36.3114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Ancient Damascus, Streets in 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 4 miles away.
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History of the Middle East, Gates of Damascus

Bab Sharqi

Bab Sharqi, also known as the Gate of the Sun, is one of the eight ancient city gates of Damascus, Syria, and the only original Roman gate still standing. Its modern name comes from its location in the eastern side of the city. The gate also gives its name to the Christian quarter surrounding it. The grand facade of the gate was reconstructed in 1960s.

Located at 33.5094, 36.3178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Gates of Damascus, Neighborhoods of Damascus, Buildings and structures completed in the 3rd century

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 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 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 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

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 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

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 miles away.
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Miracles, Marian apparitions, Eastern Christianity, Christianity in Syria

Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus

Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus is one of the oldest Greek Orthodox churches in Damascus, Syria and holds the seat of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch. The church complex is located on the Street Called Straight.

Located at 33.5094, 36.3114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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2nd-century architecture, Churches in Damascus, Christian organizations established in the 2nd century, 2nd-century church buildings

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 2 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 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 1 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 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Damascus