| Page Views: 6,472 Last Visit to Damascus: May, 2004 | Fascinating, fabled city by TheWanderingCamel - last update: Apr 19, 2006 |
To come to Damascus is to come to not only one of the very oldest cities in the world, but also one of the most fascinating -
truly a place of fable and endless fascination.
This is the city of which it is said that Mohammed turned away for fear of the enchantment that this earthly Paradise would exert over him.
There's not much of that extraordinary beauty left now in this sprawling, crowded city but still it enchants and delights those who take the time to explore its souks and mosques, twisting alleyways and gracious houses, bustling squares and quiet corners.
March 2006 - Damascus update - MrL has recently returned from his most recent visit. He reports there are many more ATMs around the place, as well as several new internet cafes, restaurants in the Old City and even some 24 hour cafes. Modern innovations indeed in one of the oldest cities in the world!
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kyoub Thu Oct 22, 2009 21:07 UTC
A very interesting page, Leyle. My F-I-L was talking about his grandfather coming from Damasus. I started thinking maybe it would be a nice place to visit. | tazeenfarid Thu Sep 10, 2009 08:08 UTC
Very informative indeed. Tazeenhasan | iaint Wed Mar 18, 2009 20:18 UTC
good pages - started me thinking | buddy73 Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:12 UTC
I Went to Syria via Arabesk Tours Office in City Centre- Hijaz Ottoman Station- Near Saruja irea - Damascus-Syria. Arabesk Tours was so nice, has got a good services. You can contact with Arabesk Tours:www.arabesk-alafaqtours.com arabesk-syria@mail.sy Tom |
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