Damascus, Syria

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Rank : 9.5 (average on 4 votes)

Coordinates : 33.511149, 36.300554 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Capital of the Arab Republic of Syria, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities. Here is buried Abel and Abraham was born here, here St. Paul fled to his persecutors. The visit to the city can not help but focus on the old crossroads of different religions live together peacefully. Among the main attractions is the great Suq, the Umayyad Mosque (inside, in a crypt houses the relics of St. John the Baptist), the Chapel of Ananias, the Azem Palace. The old town retains the old medieval charm, with its narrow streets and small squares where children will enjoy playing until the evening, in respect of which seem to be silent even chaotic suburbs. The population, always friendly and polite, will offer unique photographic opportunities. Always ask permission before taking pictures and always understand the context. Unlikely I will deny it.

Recommended equipment : Absolutely wide-angle lens and a good all-rounder. Only if you want to "steal" a few foreground or some situation at a safe distance then it can also go a medium telephoto. The harrier is very obvious, I suggest you disguise it with the appropriate cover.

Best months : There have been both in winter and in summer, the temperature rarely drops below 6 degrees in the winter so it does not particularly cold. In summer it is hot no less than any Italian city.

How to get there : The Damascus airport is connected directly to some European cities via Istanbul or Cairo or street.

Visits : The Great Mosque, the Souk, the Gate of the Roman Temple of Jupiter, Azem Palace, the Christian churches of St. Paul and S.Anania, surrounded by traditional souq. All these attractions are nearly all free, if I remember correctly only for Azem Palace you pay the ticket because now houses the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions of Syria

Notes : Do not miss a visit to the nearby convent of Maalula, recently freed from the aggression of armed rebels and the only place in the world where people still speak Aramaic, the language spoken at the time of Jesus

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