Great Mosque of Damascus (Umayyad Mosque) Damascus, Syria

This historic 7th-century mosque stands on a site that has been sacred since 1000 BC. It has medieval mosaics on the facade and a shrine to John the Baptist inside.

Location map of Great Mosque of Damascus (Umayyad Mosque), Damascus, Syria. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Great Mosque of Damascus (Umayyad Mosque), Damascus, Syria. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Damascus, Syria
Coordinates: 33.5115850° N, 36.3063220° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title: Great Mosque of Damascus (Umayyad Mosque)
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024