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Damascus "World's Oldest Continously Inhabited city"

Friday, May 20, 2011 3:20 PM TOIP
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Damascus, the capital city of Syria, is believed to be established between 10,000 to 8,000BC. Amidst all the controversial explanation for the etymological origin of "Damascus", the city has greater significance. Under the Romans, Damascus was a chief town and later a fortress of Bilad-Al-Sham and also a passage to Mecca. The old-walled city of Damascus still preserves its historical aspect and gives an ancient feel with its narrow puzzling alleys, verdant courtyards, bazaars, minarets, mosques, street-cart vendors and coffee houses. Damascus city is also an UNESCO world heritage site.
Photo Credits: www.worldofmosques.com
Facts:
Currency: Syrian Pound or Lira [10 SYP = Rs. 9 at the time of post]
Language: Arabic
Time Difference: 2 1/2 behind IST
Best Time to Visit: March-May, Sep-Nov

Get-in:
Visa: Indian Nationals should obtain an visa before entering the country.
Flights: There no direct flights from India. Major transits are Dubai, Qatar, Turkey and Bahrain. Major middle-east airlines fly between the transits.
Trains: There are also trains between Turkey and Damascus. Seat61 can provide all the information.
Buses: Damascus can also reached in bus from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon

Getting Around:
Taxi is the major mode of transportation. 
Photo Credits: doctormobiles.blogspot.com
Attractions:
Below the must-see sights in Damascus:
1. Azzam Palace 
2. Umayyad Mosque
3. National Muesum
4. Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum - Persian-Iraqi Architecture
5. Souq al-Bizuriyyah - Spice Bazaar
6. Khan As'ad Pasha, a cathedral from Khans
7. Chapels of Ananias
8. Souq al-Hamidiyya - a old narrow bazaar
9. Citadel
10. Mount Qasioun

Do:
1. Bath in a Hammam, Turkish bath.
2. Relax at a Hooka cafe
3. Taste the popular Shawarma

Tips:
1. Please check travel advisory before planning the trip
Side-Trips:
1. Homs - an ancient city by the river Orontes
2. Bosra - a Roman city 

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