Damascus Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
The only road to cut through the warren of the old city is Straight Street, which leads through the Christian quarter to the Roman city gate of Bab Sharqi, the Chapel of Ananias and the modern St Paul's chapel.
The National Museum, in the new city, is a treasure trove of the country's finest archaeological finds. Next door is the Tekkiye as-Sulaymaniyye Mosque built by the master architect Sinan, and the tekke (monastery for whirling dervishes), now the Army Museum and a handicraft bazaar.
At night Damascenes love going up to Mount Qassioun for cooler air and sweeping views over their magnificent city.
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