Al-Gharbiyya Minaret, Damascus

Al-Gharbiyya Minaret, Damascus

The Al-Gharbiyya Minaret is one of the Umayyad Mosque’s three minarets. Located on the southwest corner, it is the mosque’s most beautiful minaret, built in a magnificent Mamluk style and lavishly decorated.
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Sight Name: Al-Gharbiyya Minaret
Sight Location: Damascus, Syria (See walking tours in Damascus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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