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umayyad mosque
Posted May 26, 2006 at 09:44 PM by
The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus is located in the heart of the old city. The most visually dramatic way to reach the mosque is to walk through the central path of the Hamidiyah Marketplace. (You'll understand why once you're there.) Ruins of the Roman Temple of Jupiter still stand erect around the mosque providing [...]
hamidiyeh marketplace
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:19 PM by
The central marketplace in the old section of Damascus is an adventure to experience. From the moment you enter the covered market and wander through the various sections from the jewlery market to the rug market to the spice or wedding markets... you never know what you might find just a few steps down. A lively labyrinth to spend an afternoon [...]
