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Zabadani, Syria

Zabadani

Orchards in a mountain basin

Zabadani · Rif DimashqDay trip

Overview

A town in a high fertile basin west of Damascus, historically known for orchards, fruit and cool summers, surrounded by mountain ridges.

Why visit

  • Orchard landscapes
  • Cool mountain summer
  • Scenic drive from Damascus

Matched by proximity, category and historical era.

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Summer air above Damascus

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The river that made Damascus

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Qalamoun Mountains

Dry ridges and rock villages

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The valley of villages

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Nearby

Straight-line distances only — never a road travel time.

From the same civilization

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The old city's Roman spine

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Quarter of churches and courtyards

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Historic Damascene Houses, Syria
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Historic Damascene Houses

Courtyards, fountains and citrus trees

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Damascene Food, Syria

Damascene Food

Mezze, sweets and cardamom coffee

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Mount Qasioun Viewpoint, Syria

Mount Qasioun Viewpoint

The city laid out below

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