Al-Sharif Mosque

Om

Raske fakta: Minaret leaning at a 4-degree angle from damage during the Syrian civil war. The mosque dates to the 13th century and houses a fragment believed to be from the original Kaaba curtain.

Høydepunkter: Worshippers here still gather beneath a massive 500-year-old wooden ceiling held together entirely by wooden pegs, no nails at all. During Friday prayers, the imam's voice echoes through the stone courtyard just as it did seven centuries ago, carrying over the scent of orange trees planted by Ottoman governors.

Insidertips

• Bring a small scarf or shawl as a head covering is required for all visitors entering the prayer hall.
• Photograph the courtyard's arches from the northern corner for the best angle that captures the minaret's tilt.
• Skip midday visits from June to August when the stone courtyard becomes scorching under direct sun.
• Visit on a Friday morning to hear the full weekly sermon, but arrive early as the mosque fills quickly with local worshippers.

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