#7 – Damascus, Syria (population estimated 1.8 million)

I visited Damascus in 2009, two years before civil war broke out. As a government stronghold, the main city has seen relatively little damage compared to the territories that were held by ‘rebel factions’ or ISIS.

I have documented my love of Syria many times on this blog so I will just share some of my favourite pictures.

Umayyad Mosque, Damascus. Islam’s First Great Mosque Umayyad Mosque, Damascus.

Mausoleum of Saladin, Damascus

Inside Damascus Medersa

Damascus Drink Seller

Damascus Statue

Damascus Outskirts

City Walls, Damascus

Outside Umayyad Mosque, Damascus

Iranian Mosque, Damascus

Iranian Mosque, Damascus