Abū Jarash
District of Damascus
in Damascus Governorate, Syria

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.510 and 36.291 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 30' 36" and E 36° 17' 28"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - SYP
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, French, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:25 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Damascus
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:25 am and 4:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Syria in Western Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Syria.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Syria. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Abū Jarash

The district Abū Jarash of Damascus in Damascus Governorate is a district located in Syria and is a district of the nations capital.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 33%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

24°C (74 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

24°C (75 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

25°C (76 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

FOUR SEASONS DAMASCUS

Address
0,3 mi
SHUKRI AL QUATLI STREET P
Damaskus
Syria

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SEMIRAMIS

Address
0,3 mi
VICTORIA BRIDGE
303 01 Damaskus
Syria

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


QUEEN CENTRE ARJAAN BY ROTANA

Address
2,7 mi
OLD AIRPORT STREET MAZZEH QUEEN CENTER BUILDING
000 Damaskus
Syria

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Damascus

Damascus, commonly known in Syria as ash-Sham and nicknamed as the City of Jasmine, is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo. It borders Quneitra, Daraa and As-Suwayda to the south, Jordan to the east, Homs to the north, and Lebanon to the west. It is also the capital city of one of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major cultural and religious center of the Levant.

Located at 33.513, 36.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Damascus, Amarna letters locations, Ancient Greek sites in Syria, Archaeological sites in Syria, Capitals in Asia, Cities in Syria, Fertile Crescent, Populated places along the Silk Road, Seleucid Empire, Capitals of caliphates

Damascus University

The University of Damascus is the largest and oldest university in Syria, located in the capital Damascus and has campuses in other Syrian cities. It was founded in 1923 through the merger of the School of Medicine (established 1903) and the Institute of Law (established 1913), also making it the oldest university in modern-day Syria. Until 1958 it was named the Syrian University, but the name changed after the founding of the University of Aleppo.

Located at 33.5114, 36.2914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1923, Damascus University, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1923 establishments in Syria, Libraries in Syria

Abu Nur

Abu Nur is the name of a district (neighborhood) in Damascus. Originally named after an officer under the command of Saladin, it is the birthplace of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmed Kuftaro, who was buried there in 2004.

Located at 33.5308, 36.2928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Damascus

Commercial Bank of Syria

The Commercial Bank of Syria is the largest commercial bank in Syria with its headquarters located in Damascus. The bank offers commercial banking services including long-term loans in Syrian pounds; armored car service; and collections services. The bank has dozens of branches and ATM's throughout Syria.

Located at 33.5161, 36.2944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Banks of Syria, Banks established in 1967, Government-owned companies of Syria, Companies based in Damascus

Central Bank of Syria

The Central Bank of Syria is the central bank of Syria. The bank is located in Damascus with branches in major cities. The US, Canada, EU, Arab League and Turkey all imposed Sanctions on the central bank because of Syrian civil war. In the case of the US sanctions had already been in place against the Central Bank of Syria as a result of Section 311 of the Patriot Act, which accused the Bank of money laundering.

Located at 33.5211, 36.2961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Economy of Syria, Central banks, Banks of Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, Banks established in 1953

Sarouja

Sarouja is a subdivision of Damascus, Syria.

Located at 33.5154, 36.2986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Damascus

Al-Fayhaa Stadium

Al-Fayhaa Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Damascus, Syria. It has a capacity of 12,000 people, and it is home to the Barada SC football team.

Located at 33.5284, 36.2983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus

Markaz Rif Dimashq

Markaz Rif Dimashq is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Rif Dimashq governorate. It is a group of municipalities around the City of Damascus (a separate governorate). At the 2004 Census it had a population of 837,804. It surrounds (but does not include) the City of Damascus. Markaz Rif Dimashq has no official administrative centre. With a population of 136,427 inhabitants, the town of Sayyidah Zaynab is the largest city of the district.

Located at 33.513, 36.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Markaz Rif Dimashq District

Four Seasons Hotel Damascus

Four Seasons Hotel Damascus is a five-star hotel and part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons luxury hotels and resorts. It is located in the central district of neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. The hotel, financed by the Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, was opened in 2005 having been completed on time by local contractor Fouad Takla Company. It is located in Shukri Al Quatli Street.

Located at 33.5139, 36.2911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Damascus, 2005 establishments in Syria

Marjeh Square

Marjeh Square, also known as "Martyrs' Square" (ساحة الشهداء / sāḥat ash-Shuhadā’) is a major square in downtown Damascus, Syria. The square was the central part of the city in the first half of the last century, before Damascus expanded further. Just outside of the old city, the square has came to play a vital integrative function as a geographic crossroads between the "old city," the colonial district, and the popular suburbs. The square houses the Syrian Ministry of Interior.

Located at 33.5128, 36.2981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1890 establishments, Squares in Damascus

Embassy of Russia in Damascus

The Embassy of Russia in Damascus is the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation to the Syrian Arab Republic. The chancery is located in Omar Ben Al-Khattab Street in Adawi, Damascus.

Located at 33.5258, 36.3003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Russia–Syria relations, Diplomatic missions in Damascus, Diplomatic missions of Russia, Soviet Union–Syria relations

Damascus Community School

Damascus Community School is an unlicensed American school founded by the former US secretary of state John Foster Dulles in 1957 in Damascus, Syria. The school was built to promote American ideals and culture and to help steer Syria away from becoming a Soviet satellite.

Located at 33.5172, 36.2822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Damascus, International schools in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1957 establishments in Syria

Sabaa Bahrat Square (Damascus)

Sabaa Bahrat Square is a large and important square in Damascus, Syria. Many important official buildings and ministries are located in the area including the Central Bank of Syria. Many important streets branch from there including Baghdad Street. It was first erected by French mandate authorities in 1925 in memory of a French captain called Decarpentry. The square had a small dome with seven fountains, and was called "Captain Decarpentry Square.

Located at 33.5206, 36.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1925, Squares in Damascus

Tekkiye Mosque

The Tekkiye Mosque is a mosque complex in Damascus, Syria, located on the banks of the Barada River. The complex is composed of a large mosque on the southwest side of a courtyard, flanked by a single line of arcaded cells, and a soup kitchen across the courtyard to the northwest, flanked by hospice buildings.

Located at 33.5125, 36.2914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1550s architecture, Ottoman architecture, Mosques in Damascus, Mimar Sinan buildings

Al-Rukniyah Madrasa

Al-Rukniyah Madrasa is a madrasah located in the al-Salihiyah quarter to the north of the walled city of Damascus, Syria. It was built in 1224 by Amir Rukn al-Din Mankurs al-Falaki, Ayyubid Governor of Damascus. The complex is built of stone and houses a madrasa, a prayer hall and the patron's tomb.

Located at 33.5346, 36.2942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mausoleums in Syria, 1220s architecture, Ayyubid architecture, Buildings and structures inside the walled city of Damascus, Madrasas in Damascus, 1224 establishments in Syria

Al-Salimiyah Madrasa

Al-Salimiyah Madrasa is a madrasah in Damascus, Syria. The madrasa was built as a part of the Tekkiye Mosque complex in a separate building to the southeast of the complex. It was built by Selim II in 1566 and is composed of a single row of arcaded cells around a rectangular courtyard, aligned northeast-southwest, with a large domed classroom at the center of the southwest wing.

Located at 33.5125, 36.2922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1566, Ayyubid architecture, Madrasas in Damascus, 1566 establishments in Syria

Al-Salihiyah

Al-Salihiyah is a neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. It lies to the north and northwest of the old walled city of Damascus about 2.4 kilometres from the Citadel at the foot of Mount Qasioun. The quarter is famous for its cemetery of holy men. It houses the Syrian Parliament building. It has also has the Hanabila Mosque.

Located at 33.5194, 36.2922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Damascus

Baghdad Street (Damascus)

Baghdad Street is a main street in central Damascus, Syria. Located to the north of the old city, the street starts at Sabaa Bahrat Square and ends at Tahrir Square.

Located at 33.5197, 36.3025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Damascus

Yusuf al-Azma Square

Yusuf al-Azma Square, also called al-Muhafaza Square, is an important square in central Damascus, Syria. Named after the late minister of defense Yusuf al-Azma where his statue stands in the middle of the square. The municipality of Damascus is located on the square, along with other official and commercial buildings, including Cham Palace Hotel.

Located at 33.5163, 36.2951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Damascus

Blue Tower Hotel

Blue Tower Hotel is a four-star hotel located on Hamra Street, Damascus, Syria. It has 59 rooms and one restaurant, one café and one bar. The hotel was opened in late 2007.

Located at 33.5203, 36.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Damascus, 2007 establishments in Syria

Yalbugha Mosque

The Yalbugha Mosque is a Mamluk-era mosque in Damascus, Syria, situated along the Barada River and overlooking Marjeh Square. It was built by Mamluk princes in 1264 outside the city walls west of the citadel. The mosque was described as one of the most famous, influential and beautiful mosques in Damascus. It served as a resting point before the departure of the Hajj caravan from Damascus.

Located at 33.5134, 36.2981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1260s architecture, Buildings and structures demolished in 1975, Mosques in Damascus

Abu Rummaneh

Abu Rummaneh is an upscale neighborhood west of Damascus, Syria. The quarter is centered around the palm-tree-lined Abu Rummaneh boulevard, known officially as al-Jalaa Boulevard, named for the evacuation of French mandate troops from Syria. The neighborhood serves as Damascus' diplomatic quarter, also housing the Arab Cultural Center and the French Institute for Arab Studies (IFEAD).

Located at 33.5179, 36.2856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods of Damascus, Streets in Damascus

Timeline of Damascus history

The following is a timeline of the history of Damascus, Syria.

Located at 33.513, 36.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
City timelines, History of Damascus, Damascus

18 July 2012 Damascus bombing

The 18 July 2012 Damascus bombing refers to the bombing of the National Security headquarters in Rawda Square, Damascus, killing and injuring a number of top military and security officials of Bashar al-Assad's government. Among the dead were the Syrian Defense Minister and Deputy Defense Minister, The incident occurred during the Syrian civil war, and is considered to be one of the most notorious events to affect the conflict.

Located at 33.5211, 36.2828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist incidents in Syria in 2012, Assassinations, History of Damascus

Rawda Square

Al-Rawda Square is a square in north-west Damascus. The square is the location of the National Security Building, where the Defence Minister as well as President Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law were assassinated On July 18, 2012 during the Syrian civil war.

Located at 33.5211, 36.2828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Damascus

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Abū Jarash, Abou Jarash, أبو جرش