Umayyad Square

ساحة الأمويين
square in Damascus
#15 in Damascus / #40 in Syria
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by Bernard Gagnon
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Umayyad Square, located in Damascus, Syria, is one of the city's most significant public spaces. It serves as a major traffic hub and a cultural focal point within the capital. The square is named after the Umayyad dynasty, which established Damascus as its capital in the 7th century. Surrounding the square are key landmarks including the Syrian Opera House, the Ministry of Defense, and the Assad National Library.


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