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Review of Syeda Zainab by stallion_007

I m shite by birth and had been listening to zakir-e-Imam(A.S) and Masoomeen (A.S). But it was a surprise for me to listen and travel to Damascus to pay my homage to BIBI-Hazrat Zainab(A.S) in syria. It was one great experience , not only to visit one of the oldiest cities in the world but to visit Zariat of Masooma(A.S) and rest of the Zairats of Prophets, and Shouda in Kaburastan-e-Ghreebian, and the Ziarat of Prophet Yahya (A.S) in Darbar-e-Yazid, where Yazid kept the Head of the Greatest of IMAM's Hussain(A.S). it's a myrical that the surface of the area is still warm and hot while you say your prayers there.

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14.11.08 13:08
(12.11.08 11:10)
Beautiful
Review of Syeda Zainab by mshah786uk

Advantages: Beautiful Place
Disadvantages: Crowded at times

Syeda Zainab. A few months back, I decided to go to Damascus, Syria on a pilgrimage to Syeda Zainab. Syeda Zainab is an area of which at the centre is the grave of Zainab, (daughter of Hadrat Fatima AS, and Imam Ali AS). Note that Hadrat Fatima AS, is ... Read review

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This looks and sounds beautiful. Great review :) by Donnie_Brasco
nice pics - lyn x by arnoldhenryrufus
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09.08.06 22:28
Damascus: A Very Brief History!
Review of General: Syria by Librelola

Advantages: Long and very rich history...
Disadvantages: Not quite the Exact Category...

Having completed my review on Damascus (the link to which is: http://travel.ciao.co.uk/opinionview.php/OpinionId/5541181/ProduktId/90945) I have decided to post this part of it separately for a couple of reasons: Firstly, as it is extremely long, tho ... Read review

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Having just been there, I can say that it's a pity that the destruction wrought by the Abbasids and the Mongols has left its mark. Having said that, Damascus still is a very interesting destination to visit and your review has captured its oscillating history perfectly! by blinderben
This could have been Exceptional - IF this had contained a brief SECOND paragraph re-capping the "tourist" information (price from London for instance; plus the link to second review - which I realise you HAVE included, by the way) and an explanation of how understanding the history of the place enhanced your own visit (of date...)and slightly MORE detail of how much the entire area of Syria was controlled by Damascus during the History lesson. . . . . - .................................................................................................... ~ ♥ ~ jes ≈≈≈≈{; -)-{{::::: |||||< ♥♥ by jesi
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13.11.05 23:32
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Diamond review   One Long Day In A Modern Oasis
Review of Damascus (Syria) by Librelola

Advantages: A Friendly and Very Interesting City
Disadvantages: None really!

Damascus (Al-Shâm, in Arabic) is not a city to spend a single day in, but due to "forces majeures", I had a choice between not going there at all or going for a day. So I went for a (marathon) day… This happened last October, while I was in Lebanon, a ... Read review

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Truly exceptional account! You captured what you felt in Damascus brilliantly - this is a great review. This is the sort of stuff Ciao should be more about! Good on you! by andyev
Is your sister unmarried, then? I must admit that my first thought when they asked you to wear the covering was that your "walk" had given you away - if your sister is unmarried it would also explain the difference being observable to an outsider, as you probably walked with more "confidence" - also that having had a child, your hips broaden somewhat - all-in-all a slightly more "provocative" appearance . . . . - .................................................................................................... ~ ♥ ~ jes ≈≈≈≈{; -)-{{::::: |||||< ♥♥ by jesi
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13.11.05 23:08
(15.11.05 20:55)
Dimashq...Damascus
Review of Damascus (Syria) by kassalawi

Advantages: Fascinating old city with mosques, markets and monuments galore.
Disadvantages: Too hot in summer, miserable in winter, polluted and chaotic traffic

...do have a review entitled Damascus on epinions and dooyoo, but this review is totally new, written this evening in fact…just to avoid any confusion! Furthermore, I claim no responsibility f ... Read review

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It was great to share this experience with you! by luckyarchers
Fantastic review ... Christine, by casnz
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08.12.04 03:56
(08.12.04 03:59)
Ageing but not past it yet
Review of Sheraton Hotel (Damascus) by Vodkaboy

Advantages: Spacious room, friendly, nice pub downstairs
Disadvantages: Dated, really needs a facelift

Just outside the Sheraton in Damascus is the world's biggest pot-hole. It is so big, it is a roundabout which is being turned into an underpass. It has taken a long time, as they have to keep pumping the water out. "That's because it is public," I was tol ... Read review

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Great review...the only time I ever went there was to take part in a funrun organized by the Canadian Embassy...it was such a shambles, with half the participants taking shortcuts en route and half the free buffet being blown into the pool at the "party afterwards! Seemed quite a posh hotel then...do they still have the garden with marching music blaring from loudspeakers? by kassalawi
Now, this is a location more likely to peak my interest! Best Regards, Darla (aka, DAnneC) by BawBaw
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07.08.04 21:29
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Back to sources of civilizations
Review of General: Syria by mathilda

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Tell us more about Syria! by petitesquirt
Welcome to Ciao. I had a Syrian pen-pal many years ago - it sounds like a fascinating place! by disneyeyes
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02.06.04 07:41
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Hurry up to visit Syria
Review of General: Syria by LittleSuperGigi

Advantages: a great trip !
Disadvantages: really hot in July !!!

Syria is located in the middle east, south from Turkey ; it is not yet a very famous destination for tourists because of its bad image abroad. Nervertheless, Syria is a great country with very friendly people, great archaeoligical sites and wonderful land ... Read review

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a friend in Syria invited me and a group of friends to visit. was unsure in the first place cos of safety issues etc. after reading your review, i now feel more motivated to plan the trip with them :-) by vids
Would love to go there! by sweetleaf11
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14.03.02 18:17
A week is not enough
Review of General: Syria by mikewhite

Advantages: Friendly people, so much to see
Disadvantages: None

A friend and I spent a week in Syria, looking at historical architectural sites. We started in Damascus and spent a day seeing such things as the Umayyed mosque (a must) and the market. We then picked up a hire car and headed north to Hama. The water whe ... Read review

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sounds a great place to visit. by vids
I've spent two weeks there and I find it was too short !!! so one week.... good op on a great place to visit ! gildas by LittleSuperGigi
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12.10.01 22:20
Damascus
Review of Damascus (Syria) by engna

Advantages: Beautiful and ancient city
Disadvantages: Not well advertised

...is interesting to learn that Damascus is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world! It is now the biggest city in Syria with about quarter of the 16-million populati ... Read review

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fab! i couldnt have written about it better. by habibi
You captured Damascus in a nutshell. Its my favourite city.In the past 5 years I've been there four times, cheers rania by suki2001
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06.08.01 14:50
Aleppo
Review of Aleppo (Syria) by engna

Advantages: Beautiful and ancient city
Disadvantages: Not well advertised

Aleppo is the second largest city in Syria and is located in northern Syria about 30 miles south of Turkey, 60 miles to the east of the Mediterranean and 60 miles to the west of the Euphrates River. Aleppo is a very beautiful and ancient city with a hi ... Read review

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This sounds wonderful- great op. by sprite1979
i enjoyed reading your op, it would be most interesting to read more about Al-Muttanabbi. thanks! by habibi
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30.07.01 16:08
Syria a place to visit
Review of General: Syria by engna

Advantages: beautiful and safe country
Disadvantages: not famous.

Syria is one of the most beautiful countries in the world but it is also one of the least advertised destinations. It is located in the Middle East, to the south of Turkey and has a very beautiful beach on the Mediterranean Sea. The capital and largest ... Read review

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Not nearly enough info or detail, I'm afraid.....Ken by the_mad_cabbie
great op, i hope that this will encourage people to visit such a great country with the most warm and wonderful people. i look forward to reading future ops on syria! by habibi
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22.07.01 15:39
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A complete and utter DUMP
Review of General: Syria by Inferno

Advantages: A half decent country, some historical background
Disadvantages: The capital, Damascus is a complete dump

I have lived in Lebanon which is on the border of Syria and we have crossed over for day trips to Syria. The only reason why we have gone to Syria is that the souk (basically a bazaar or an Arabic version of a shopping mall) is very good and you can get ... Read review

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A very unfair op. Actually Syria has a history of thousands of year and pleanty of beautiful sites, and you seem to be unaware of this. I'm sure you'll write differently if you go and spend more time there and read about the history of the country. by engna
Sorry that you did'nt enjoy your trip... mine was really good and I think Palmyra or Appame are really great sites. c u gildas by LittleSuperGigi
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