Mt Kassioun

kassioun, Kassyon mountain

Diaa Alwa

For a good view of Damascus take a taxi up to Mt. Kassioun. It's better to go fairly late at night. Early in the night you'll likely find it crowded, but after 11:00PM it thins out. There are cafes and roadside food vendors serving snacks and drinks late into the night. The view of Damascus at night from Kassioun is amazing--one of my favorite places in the city. Note that the tables and chairs you see there are owned by the cafes and they will charge you rent for sitting there. If you're on a budget take a blanket or folding chair and your own snacks and tea.