 The Ummayid Mosque, one of the major tourist attractions in Damascus photo: Mohamed El-Hebeishy       photos: Mohamed El-Hebeishy and Ghada Kabesh From top: Minaret of Sayeda Zeinab Mosque on the outskirts of Damascus; Al-Hijaz Station where 99 years ago the first train heading to Medina in Saudi Arabia started; the shrine of Saladin, where the great leader is buried; the Azem Palace, a cross-over between Arabic and Turkish architectural styles; souq Al-Hamidiyeh where you can shop until you drop; the statue of Saladin right in front of the souq parent page (6 - 12 September 2007, issue #861) |