Also called the great mosque of Damascus, the Umayyad Mosque is one of the oldest and the largest mosques in the world. Built between the AD 705 and 715, the mosque stands on the site of a 1st-century Hellenic temple of Jupiter which later became a church of St. John the Baptist. The architecture of the mosque hints about its rich historic past and is still the most visited spot in Damascus. Marvel at the large open courtyard surrounded by a beautiful arcade of arches. Pray at the beautiful hall of worship, explore the transept with a central octagonal dome and the marble grilles that cover the windows. The walls of the mosque were once richly covered with infinite mosaics portraying a fanciful landscape but only fragments of it survived the damages that were caused throughout history. Although the Umayyad Mosque lost its original splendour, it is still a stunning architectural monument of Damascus.
You can reach by car. It is only 1.5 km from the city centre and can be reached on foot as well.
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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