Damascus Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Qadsayyā

Qadsayyā is a town in Damascus Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 22 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Presidential Palace (6 km), Mount Kassioun (7 km) and Umayyads Park (8 km).

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Qadsayyā at a glance

Location
Damascus Governorate district, Syria
Coordinates
33.5483° N, 36.2156° E
Places within 50 km
137 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Qadsayyā

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Qadsayyā: 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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Things to see near Qadsayyā, by type

Forts & heritage near Qadsayyā

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Qadsayyā. The closest is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (5 km); the best-known is Presidential Palace (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Qadsayyā

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Qadsayyā. The closest is Jabal al Abyad (2 km); the best-known is Mount Kassioun (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Qadsayyā

30 churches within 100 km of Qadsayyā. The closest is Al saydeh church (12 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saint George (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Qadsayyā

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Qadsayyā. The closest is Maqam Ibn Arabi (9 km); the best-known is جامع الحنابلة (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Qadsayyā

12 museums within 100 km of Qadsayyā. The closest is Ayyam Gallery (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Qadsayyā

11 parks within 100 km of Qadsayyā. The closest is Umayyads Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Qadsayyā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Qadsayyā
  2. 6 km Presidential Palace · palace, Damascus Governorate
  3. 2 km Umayyads Park · park, Damascus Governorate
  4. 1 km The Damascus Sword · heritage site, Damascus Governorate
  5. 3 km جامع الحنابلة · mosque or dargah, Damascus Governorate
  6. 2 km Mount Kassioun · viewpoint, Damascus Governorate
  7. 7 km Back to Qadsayyā

Plan a longer trip from Qadsayyā — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Qadsayyā

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    Within 15 km of Qadsayyā

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    Places near Qadsayyā by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage65Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints54Jabal al Abyad (2 km)
    Churches30Al saydeh church (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs29Maqam Ibn Arabi (9 km)
    Other attractions13مقام الأربعين (8 km)
    Museums12Ayyam Gallery (8 km)
    Parks11Umayyads Park (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens9Zaki Al Arsouzi Park (10 km)
    Caves5مغارة الدم (8 km)
    Waterfalls3lacapitale.babsharqi (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3Birkat Sha`ya (23 km)
    Buddhist sites2Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery (28 km)
    Treks1Lebanon Mountain Trail (57 km)

    Qadsayyā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Qadsayyā?

    Presidential Palace (palace, about 6 km), Mount Kassioun (viewpoint, about 7 km), Umayyads Park (park, about 8 km), The Damascus Sword (heritage site, about 9 km), جامع الحنابلة (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Al Jisr Al Abyad Mosque (mosque, about 9 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 22 mosques & dargahs, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Qadsayyā?

    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, about 5 km by road; Presidential Palace (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Qadsayyā?

    Jabal al Abyad, about 2 km by road; Jabal Thu`ban (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Qadsayyā?

    Al saydeh church, about 12 km by road; Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Qadsayyā?

    Start in Qadsayyā, visit Presidential Palace, then Umayyads Park, then The Damascus Sword, then جامع الحنابلة, then Mount Kassioun, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Qadsayyā?

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

    Towns near Qadsayyā

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