Maaloula
A charming mountain town where some still speak Aramaic, home to historic monasteries.
CityDamascus Countryside
CategoryReligious
Best time to visitSpring and autumn
Maaloula's houses cling to the mountainside, with the monasteries of Mar Takla and Mar Sarkis and the famous rocky gorge.
About 55 km from Damascus, it makes an easy day trip.
