Damascus
The Fragrant City
Exploring Damascus will reveal a labyrinthine Old City, where thousands of years of history and fascinating culture await visitors at every turn. The gently flowing Barada River, courses down from the mountains, flowing to a wealth of architectural sights in the city.
The Old City is filled with bazaars and alleys, mosques and minarets, delicate courtyards where fountains catch the sun in the water spray, street vendors, coffee houses and tucked-away eateries. The city is experiencing a new lease of life with sophisticated boutique hotels, new addresses and restaurants springing to life on every corner.
Visitors can choose from old-fashioned coffee houses in central Damascus, where locals clack dominoes and backgammon counters, to watching a three-piece band playing oriental music and whirling dervish performances nightly. For those looking for international music and local art, the Art House presents exhibition spaces and often hosts classical music recitals.
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