Things to do & places to visit in Rif Damascus Governorate, Syria

Rif Damascus Governorate #5 destination in Syria 2023. The average rating score is 4.57 based on 80 traveler reviews, of 15 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Damascus, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 21:29.

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Top things to do (8)

• Historic Sites
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Religious Sites
• Canyons
• Geologic Formations
• Caverns & Caves
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Neighborhoods

Top destinations in Rif Damascus Governorate 8

• Qarah
• Maaloula
• Dayr 'Atiyah
• Al-Nabk
• Duma
• Az-Zabadani
• Saydnaya
• Bloudan

Top places to visit (15 attractions)

1. 5.0 Mar Sarkis (6 reviews)
   - Nice Deir
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Miss this place already. Wish war be over there too soon and hope one day back here again and visit people and place See more..
   
2. 5.0 Mar Thecla Monastery (5 reviews)
   - Nice
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   Nice and lovely. I really never get tired to see Maaloula village and places inside the village. Already miss it See more..
   
3. 5.0 Cherubim Patriarchal Monastery (4 reviews)
   - Breathtaking view...
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Located on a high hill in saydnaya, this site contains an old christian orthodox church, a monastery and a big statue of the Christ... the view of the surounding mountains is breathtaking. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Deir Mar Sarkis (2 reviews)
   - Lovely
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Love it to much and would be there again. Lovely places with lovely people. the first second that war get end, I'll plan to be there See more..
   
5. 5.0 St. Georges Monastery (1 review)
   - St. Georges my guardian
   Religious Sites
   I love this Monastery !! It is so calm and peaceful It is nice to hear stories about st. Georges .. if you are a spirtual person, then you should be here for at least 4 hours See more..
   
6. 4.5 Deir Mar Takla (14 reviews)
   - nice place
   Religious Sites
   
   
   A great place in the lovely Maaloula village. Ceiling and paint are great and like to photographer it. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Deir Mar Musa El-Habashi (14 reviews)
   - Nice
   Religious Sites
   
   
   This is the Monastery of St. Moses the Abyssinian and is located 80 kilometers north of Damascus. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Ma'alula Village (Maaloula) (11 reviews)
   - Lovely
   Historic Sites • Neighborhoods
   
   
   I'm in love with this village. Just wait to war get over and return to this lovely village. And already miss it See more..
   
9. 4.5 The Canyon (The Siq) (8 reviews)
   - Nice
   Canyons
   
   
   Like it to much. Walking between these ancient and enjoy the beauty of view. Nice weather and lovely village See more..
   
10. 4.5 Convent of Lady of Saidnaya (5 reviews)
    - Don’t miss the visit to the very small chapel just to the right of the main entrance...
    Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
    
    
    The Convent of Lady of Saidnaya is a must see site while visiting the famous city of Saidnaya or spelled: Saydnaya. The large Convent was built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I and contains the famous “Icon of the All-Holy Virgin” and has been rumored to have been the site of several visions of Mary. This is a very impressive building and requires a great deal of walking up to its’ main entrance. They have just installed an elevator, but we did not use it as I felt we needed a bit of exercise! Once you enter this nunnery you are amazed how beautiful the entire building is and how well it has with stood the ‘test of time’. Don’t miss the visit to the very small chapel just to the right of the main entrance. Plan to spend at least an hour touring the various areas of the monastery. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Caves of Maaloula (3 reviews)
    - Interesting Place
    Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations
    
    
    I really look forward to visit this place again. Hope war finish very soon and I be there again to visit. See more..
    
12. 4.0 Moses Cave (5 reviews)
    - Stunning experience in an anchient cave
    Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves
    
    
    You will find There a fresks and sculptures from an anchient rome. This cave used to be a palace! Very special Phoenician boat ride inside cave lake.... experience not to be forget! See more..
    
13. 4.0 Church Of Saints Sergius & Bacchus And Monastery (2 reviews)
    - You can always enjoy a visit to: The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Monastery during any season...
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    One of the oldest Monasteries in all of Syria is located in the old city of Maaloula in central Syria and is called: The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Monastery and claims to be over 2,000 years old and dating back to the early 3rd to 4th Century. The main building of the monastery and its contents were destroyed by the various resistance groups that had occupied the old city of Maaloula during the Syrian Civil War. Maaloula remains today one of the only major teaching centers within the World where one can still learn the ancient language of Christ…Aramaic. You can always enjoy a visit to: The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Monastery during any season. One should not miss visiting the Saint Sergius and Bacchus Monastery while visiting the old city of Maaloula. You will not be sorry…trust me. See more..
    
14. Mar Yakub (0 review)
    Churches & Cathedrals
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15. Monastero Mar Musa (0 review)
    Religious Sites
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