Mi’dhanat ash Shaḩm

Mi’dhanat ash Shaḩm is a locality in , . Mi’dhanat ash Shaḩm is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Umayyad Mosque and Bab Al Saghir.

Mosque
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The , also known as the Great Mosque…

City gate
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is one of the seven gates in the Old City of Damascus, .

Castle
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Al-Azm Palace is a palace in , , built in 1749.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Damascus and Sarouja.

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is the capital and largest city of .

Town
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is a municipality of , , due north of the Old Damascus.

Town
is a neighbourhood and municipality…

Mi’dhanat ash Shaḩm

Latitude
33.5072° or 33° 30′ 26″ north
Longitude
36.3085° or 36° 18′ 31″ east
Elevation
695 metres (2,280 feet)
Open location code
8G5RG845+VC
Geo­Names ID
7642478
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In Other Languages

“Mi’dhanat ash Shaḩm” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “مئذنة الشحم”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Dimashq al Qadīmah and Shāghūr Juwwānī.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Bayt Niz̧ām and Bayt as Sibā‘ī.

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