Destination Guide: Ma‘lūlā (Rif-dimashq Governorate) in Syria

Ma‘lūlā
in Rif-dimashq Governorate, Syria

How to get there and get around

Damascus International Airport (30 mi)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (61 mi)
Kiryat Shmona Airport (70 mi)
Ben Ya'akov Airport (82 mi)
King Hussein Air College (104 mi)
Haifa International Airport (112 mi)
Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (113 mi)
Palmyra Airport (113 mi)
Queen Alia International Airport (150 mi)
Aleppo International Airport (166 mi)

Noteable things around

Baalbek (Unesco heritage, 22 mi)
Ancient City of Damascus (Unesco heritage, 27 mi)
Anjar (Unesco heritage, 36 mi)
Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) (Unesco heritage, 40 mi)
Byblos (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din (Unesco heritage, 67 mi)
Tyre (Unesco heritage, 87 mi)
Ancient City of Bosra (Unesco heritage, 92 mi)
Old City of Acre (Unesco heritage, 105 mi)
Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 33.845 and 36.545 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 33° 50' 43" and E 36° 32' 42"
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: 03:43 PM (Thursday): Timezone: Asia/Damascus; UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 5:58 am and 7:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Area
References: This place on Wikipedia; 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: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Delve into Ma‘lūlā

Ma‘lūlā in Rif-dimashq Governorate with it's 5,000 habitants is located in Syria about 27 mi (or 44 km) north-east of Damascus, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ma‘lūlā is now 03:43 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Damascus with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Ma‘lūlā, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Syria is Damascus International Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), South. 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 Baalbek in Lebanon at a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km). The closest in Syria is Ancient City of Damascus in a distance of 27 mi (or 36 km), North-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Al Qutayfah, `Assal al Ward, Yabrud, Rankus and Ar Ruhaybah. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature	18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature	24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature	17°C / 63 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	20%
Air Pressure	1009 hPa
Wind Speed	Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Friday, 19th of April 2024

20°C (69 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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جبل مارمارون في يبرود - منتديات يبرود أون لاين

Published: March 17, 2008
Length: 02:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: medo22584

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Published: June 10, 2008
Length: 57:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: eyadarbash

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الثلج في يبرود -أطفال يلعبون بالتلج يبرود أون لاين

Published: March 17, 2008
Length: 39:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: medo22584

أطفال من مدينة يبرود في سوريا يلعبون بالثلج أثناء هطوله .. سقى الله أيام الطفولة.

الثلج في يبرود -منتديات يبرود أون لاين

Published: March 17, 2008
Length: 30:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: medo22584

الثلج في مدينة يبرود اذار 2008 حي القاعة , ثلوج غزيرة هطلت وغطت الجبال والوديان.

منظر لمدينة يبرود - منتديات يبرود أون لاين

Published: March 31, 2008
Length: 23:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: medo22584

منظر عام لمدينة يبرود السورية بجبالها الرائعة.

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Published: March 24, 2013
Length: 57:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Sever

SIRIA MA'LULA - PERIGEO 2014

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 31:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Leonardo Pompili

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أول عرض لتلاميذ أسياد الصخر في معلولا - 2 (ذكرى شربل ناجي وهبي)

Published: March 18, 2014
Length: 22:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: خالد دحدوح أمير الرمال

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أول صلب للماستر خالد دحدوح (معلولا) تقرير الدنيا

Published: November 03, 2013
Length: 54:53 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: خالد دحدوح أمير الرمال

The First Crucifixion To Master Khaled Dahdouh In The Gorge Of Maaloula In The Presence Of Addounia TV أول صلب للماستر خالد دحدوح في فج معلولا بحضور تلفزي...

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Published: February 16, 2011
Length: 06:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussain star

مقطع صغير يتكلم عن قرية جعدين.

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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.

Mar Sarkis

Several monasteries in Syria, Lebanon and Turkey are dedicated to Mar Sarkis and Bakhos. These include: Monastery of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos, Tourza North Lebanon|Mar Sarkis and Bakhos Monastery of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos - Ras Al Nahr in Ehden, Lebanon. It belongs to the Lebanese Antonin Maronite Order since 1736. Monastery of Mar Sarkis - Bsharri. It belonged since the 16th Century to the Carmelite Fathers.

Located at 33.8333, 36.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Christian monasteries in Lebanon, Christian monasteries in Syria

Ma'loula

Ma'loula or Maaloula, is a village in the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. The town is located 56 km to the northeast of Damascus, and built into the rugged mountainside, at an altitude of more than 1500 metres. It is known as the last surviving place where Western Aramaic is still spoken.

Located at 33.8442, 36.5467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Christian monasteries in Syria, Populated places in Al-Qutayfah District, Cultural Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Towns in Syria

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ma‘lūlah, Maaloûla, Ma’alula, Ma‘lūlā, Ma’aloula, معلولا, Маалюля

Ma‘lūlā in Rif-dimashq Governorate
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Ma‘lūlā
in Rif-dimashq Governorate, Syria

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