Monasteries of Rif Dimashq
Stone, silence and altitude
Rif Dimashq
Overview
The mountains around Damascus hold a series of monastic foundations, several of them still active, set on ridges and cliff terraces with long views.
Why visit
- Active monastic life in a mountain setting
- Historic chapels and icons
- Quiet away from the city
Historical layers
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