Damascus Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Douma

Douma is a city in Damascus Governorate district, Syria, home to about 111,864 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 23 mosques & dargahs and 18 churches. The must-see places are Holy Cross (12 km), Saint Anania's House (13 km) and Aqsab Mosque (13 km).

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Douma, Syria
Douma, Damascus Governorate district, Syria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Douma at a glance

Location
Damascus Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 111,864
Coordinates
33.5718° N, 36.4027° E
Places within 50 km
164 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Douma

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Douma: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Douma

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Douma. The closest is Tall Ar Rayhan (4 km); the best-known is Mount Kassioun (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Douma

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Douma. The closest is Bab Touma (13 km); the best-known is The Museum Of Calligraphy - Al Madrasa Aldjaqmaqiya (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Douma

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Douma. The closest is Qubbat `Amiri (2 km); the best-known is Aqsab Mosque (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Douma

22 churches within 100 km of Douma. The closest is Al Saydeh Church (12 km); the best-known is Holy Cross (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Douma

7 parks within 100 km of Douma. The closest is Ibn al Haitham Park (12 km); the best-known is Sebki Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Douma

7 museums within 100 km of Douma. The closest is October War Panorama (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Douma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Douma
  2. 12 km Holy Cross · church, Damascus Governorate
  3. 1 km Saint Anania's House · church, Damascus Governorate
  4. 1 km Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus) · church, Damascus Governorate
  5. 1 km Cathedral of Saint George · church, Damascus Governorate
  6. 1 km Aqsab Mosque · mosque, Damascus Governorate
  7. 13 km Back to Douma

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Douma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4760Tall Ar Rayhan (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3658Bab Touma (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2324Qubbat `Amiri (2 km)
    Churches1822Al Saydeh Church (12 km)
    Other attractions1616مقام الأربعين (14 km)
    Parks77Ibn al Haitham Park (12 km)
    Museums77October War Panorama (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26As'Salam Park (11 km)
    Caves55مغارة الدم (14 km)
    Waterfalls12Lacapitale.babsharqi (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Birkat Sha`ya (45 km)
    Buddhist sites11Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery (18 km)
    Treks01Lebanon Mountain Trail (79 km)

    Douma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Douma?

    Holy Cross (church, about 12 km), Saint Anania's House (church, about 13 km), Aqsab Mosque (mosque, about 13 km), Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus) (church, about 13 km), Cathedral of Saint George (church, about 13 km), جامع ومدرسة الركنية (mosque or dargah, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Douma?

    164 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 23 mosques & dargahs, 18 churches, 16 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Douma?

    Tall Ar Rayhan, about 4 km by road; Tall Rajab (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Douma?

    Bab Touma, about 13 km by road; Bab ash-Sharqi (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Douma?

    Qubbat `Amiri, about 2 km by road; Aqsab Mosque (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Douma?

    Start in Douma, visit Holy Cross, then Saint Anania's House, then Kathedrale St. Paul (Damaskus), then Cathedral of Saint George, then Aqsab Mosque, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Douma?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Douma’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Douma on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.