Khān Maysalūn
in Rif-dimashq Governorate, Syria
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Damascus International Airport (29 mi) -
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (37 mi) -
Kiryat Shmona Airport (37 mi) - Ben Ya'akov Airport (51 mi)
- Haifa International Airport (80 mi)
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King Hussein Air College (86 mi) - Amman-Marka International Airport (112 mi)
- Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (125 mi)
- Ben Gurion International Airport (129 mi)
- Queen Alia International Airport (130 mi)
- Anjar (Unesco heritage, 12 mi)
- Ancient City of Damascus (Unesco heritage, 15 mi)
- Baalbek (Unesco heritage, 29 mi)
- Byblos (Unesco heritage, 43 mi)
- Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) (Unesco heritage, 45 mi)
- Tyre (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
- Old City of Acre (Unesco heritage, 73 mi)
- Ancient City of Bosra (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
- Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 33.597 and 36.064 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 33° 35' 47" and E 36° 3' 51"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Pound - SYP
- Spoken languages:
- Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, French, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 08:07 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Damascus
- UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:25 am and 4:27 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Khān Maysalūn
Khān Maysalūn in Rif-dimashq Governorate is a city located in Syria about 14 mi (or 23 km) north-west of Damascus, the country's capital town.
Current time in Khān Maysalūn is now 08:07 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Damascus with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Khān Maysalūn, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Syria is Damascus International Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Anjar in Lebanon at a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km). The closest in Syria is Ancient City of Damascus in a distance of 15 mi (or 19 km), North-West.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ad Dimas, Medaya, `Ayn al Fijah, Az Zabadani and Qadsayya. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F
| Morning Temperature | 9°C / 49 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Night Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 40% |
| Air Pressure | 1020 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 79% of sky |
| General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Friday, 6th of December 2024
15°C (58 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 7th of December 2024
14°C (58 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Sunday, 8th of December 2024
15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
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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.
Battle of Maysalun
The Battle of Maysalun, also called The Battle of Maysalun Pass, was a battle fought between forces of the Kingdom of Syria and French forces on 23 July 1920 near the town of Maysalun, about 12 miles west of Damascus, towards the Lebanese border. At the battle, the better equipped and trained French forces decisively defeated the Arab forces.
Abila Lysaniou
Abila Lysaniou or Abila Lysaniae or Abila was an ancient city, on the Abana River and capital of ancient Abilene, Coele-Syria. The site is currently that of the village Suk Wadi Barada, circa 20 km northwest of Damascus, Syria. The city's surname is derived from Lysanias, a governor of the region. The site contains ruins of a temple, aqueducts, and other remains, and inscriptions, on the banks of the river.
Salera Hill
Salera Hill is a pilgrimage centre in Damascus, Syria. The following sacred spots are located on it: Cave of Ashab al-Kahf Koh-e Raqim Masjid Sulayman Footprint of Imam Ali Sermon written by Imam Ali on stone with his finger.
Maysalun
Maysalun is a mountainous region in southwestern Syrian located on the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon mountains about 12 kilometers west of Damascus, in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and has an altitude of about 1090 meters. The area is situated on the ancient route between Damascus and Lebanon and has long been famous for its khans and rest-stops. The closest town in the area is al-Dimas.
Nabi Habeel Mosque
Nabi Habeel Mosque is located on the west mountains of Damascus, near the Zabadani Valley, overlooking the villages of the Barada river (Wadi Barada), in Syria. This mosque is believed to contain the grave of Abel, son of Adam as believed by Muslims, who are frequent visitors of this mosque for ziyarat. The mosque was built by Ottoman Wali Ahmad Pasha in 1599, and it is said to have 40 mihrabs.
Zarzar Lake
Zarzar Lake is a lake, located 30 kilometres northwest of Damascus, Syria. It is lies to the east of Haloua. In the northeastern part of the lake is a dam.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Khān Maysalūn.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Khān Meisalūn, Khâne Maïssaloûn, Khane Neissaloun, Khan Meïloun, Khane Meïssaloun, Khān Maysalūn, خان ميسلون
