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Shab'a in the region of Rif-dimashq is a place in Syria - some 7 mi or ( 11 km ) South-East of Damascus , the country's capital city .
Time in Shab'a is now 09:56 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Zabdin, Shab'a, Irbin, and Hawsh Sultan. Since you are here already, consider visiting Nicosia . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Shab'a ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Good Friday procession in Damascus, Syria
In the weeks before Easter the bands of the churches in Damascus are rehearsing for the most important holidays of the Eastern churches, GFood Friday and Easter. As there are some 20 Christian churche ..
The Oldest City in the World Kimandmartin's photos around Damascus, Syria (travel pics)
Preview of Kimandmartin's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these ..
Umayyad Mosque - Damascus, Syria
tripwow.tripadvisor.com - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Umayyad Mosque Damascus Read more at: www.travelpod.com Travel blogs from Umayyad Mosque: - "... The crow ..
SURIYE ANILARI - Damascus, Syria (suriye anıları, şam anıları, azem sarayı, syria travel)
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow video of a travel blog to Damascus, Syria by TravelPod blogger Nazlica. See this TripWow and more at tripwow.tripadvisor.com SURIYE ANILARI "Bildiðiniz gibi Adana'dan Suriye old ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Ali Shariati
Ali Shariati was an Iranian revolutionary and sociologist, who focused on the sociology of religion. He is held as one of the most influential Iranian intellectuals of the 20th century and has been called the 'ideologue of the Iranian Revolution'.
Located at 33.44 36.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Ghouta
Ghouta, is a collection of farms in Rif Dimashq close to the eastern part of Damascus, Syria. The Damascus Ghouta is a green agricultural belt surrounding the city of Damascus in the South and East. Separating the city from the Syrian Steppe, it has provided its inhabitants with a variety of cereals, vegetables and fruits for thousands of years. While human settlements in the area date back to ancient times, an uncontrolled development of the area took place throughout the past decades.
Located at 33.50 36.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Far' Falastin
Far' Falastin is a notorious Syrian prison located near Damascus. The United States used a process called extraordinary rendition to transport a number of terrorist suspects to Far' Falastin where they were subjected to interrogation that included torture. In addition, the participation of German officials in interrogations in Far' Falastin has been confirmed. It is not known whether these officials were present or participating in cases where torture was applied to prisoners.
Located at 33.49 36.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Bab Kisan
Bab Kisan is one of the eight ancient city-gates of Damascus, Syria. The gate, which is now located in the southeastern part of the Old City, was named in memory of a slave who became famous during a conquest by the Caliph Mu'awiya. The wall was built during the Roman era and was dedicated to Saturn. Bab Kisan was the escape route of St Paul. Paul settled in Damascus after having claimed to have witnessed a vision where Jesus was on a road to the city.
Located at 33.51 36.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Chapel of Saint Paul
The Chapel of Saint Paul is a modern stone chapel in Damascus that incorporates materials from the Bab Kisan, the ancient city gate through which Paul was lowered out of a window in Acts 9:25.
Located at 33.51 36.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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