Maaloula
A village in the cliffs
Maaloula · Rif DimashqHalf day
Overview
A mountain village built into limestone cliffs north of Damascus, known for its monasteries, a narrow rock gorge and a community associated with the continued use of Aramaic.
Why visit
- Cliff village architecture
- Historic monasteries
- The rock gorge walk
History
Historical background
Maaloula is one of the localities associated with the continued use of a form of Aramaic, and has long-standing Christian monastic foundations.
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Things to see and do
Things to see
- · The rock gorge
- · Monastery of Saint Sarkis
- · Monastery of Saint Thecla
- · Cliff-side viewpoints
Things to do
- · Walk the gorge
- · Photography at golden hour
- · Day trip from Damascus
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Nearby
- Saydnaya · 23 km
- Bloudan · 42 km
- Bab Touma · 42 km
- Bab Sharqi · 43 km
- Straight Street · 43 km
- Umayyad Mosque · 43 km
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