Umayyad Mosque
is really Umayyad Mosque, Damascus, Damascus
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The great mosque of Damascus with its three minarets, seen across the rooftops.
The real place
The Umayyad Mosque was built between 705 and 715 on the site of a Roman temple and a Christian basilica. It is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world; Saladin's tomb is in a garden beside it.
Visiting
Check current travel advice for Syria before planning a visit.
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