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Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum

Old Town, Damascus, Syria
Ranked #4 of 28 attractions in Damascus
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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New York City, New York
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60 reviews 60 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2011

Jaw dropping artistic detail in this shrine, you simply have to see it to believe it. My wife and I had no idea what was inside and we came out dazed. Non-believers are welcome and at one point a family of Shia pilgrims from Iran insisted on having their picture taken with me because I was from America. I have... More

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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2010
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The mausoleum is situated in old town 5 min walk to north from Umayyad Mosque it, you have to see it is just amazingly beautiful decorated and atmosphere is great, there is no charge for tourists and camera allowed, they will ask to wear women special clothing to cover head, but believe me this place is beautiful you will not... More

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ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2010
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The Roqayya mosque is one of the largest mosques in Damascus. It is a shrine to the 4-year old great granddaughter of MuHammad who met her untimely death as a consequence of the inhumane treament of her father and his followers. We were there last week and happened to arrive in time for noon prayer. The mass of people entering... More

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Detroit
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2009
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a must see.. a mausoleum that follows the Persian-Iraqi style of Islamic architecture, simply because this saint is venered by Shiaa..this style is something you dont see often in Syria, hence unique. the decoration is breath taking, and the place also is right in the center od the old city of Damascuse and very easy to reach. if you dont... More

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Damascus, Syria
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2008
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This is the burial place of Roqayya the young daughter of Hussein so it is a Shia Mosque expensively restored by Iran. The atmosphere was one of quietness and serenity. No one paid much attention to two foreign ladies walking round with the black hooded abiyas! The decoration is something I've never seen before. Glass mosaic on a lot of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2009
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