# qasiun.com — full corpus

Independent visitor guide to Mount Qasioun (جبل قاسيون), Damascus, Syria, and to the
Qasioun Journey development (رحلة قاسيون) announced 21 April 2026.
Not affiliated with Damascus Governorate or the Syrian Ministry of Tourism.
Official project site: https://qasiounjourney.com/

## Status
As of 2026-07-28, 0 of the 12 components are open to the public.
Stated opening target: End of summer 2026. No specific opening date has been announced.
Verified by: on-site visit. Next check due 2026-08-31.

## Published figures (Damascus Governorate / SANA)
- 2.4 km — Cable car line, Umayyad Park to the summit
- 3 — Stations: departure, intermediate, summit
- 1,151 m — Summit elevation above sea level
- 12 — Named components announced for the development
- 70% — Of the site stated to remain free to enter
- 7,000 — Jobs projected across the development
- 660 m² — Qasioun Mosque floor area across two floors
- 450 — Worshippers the Qasioun Mosque is designed to hold

## Independent Damascus routes
### A night from Bab Touma to Qasioun (ليلة دمشقية من باب توما إلى قاسيون)
Begin inside the old walls, cross the city through Al-Hamidiyah, then finish above Damascus after checking current road and summit access.
Duration: 4–5 hours. Best time: Late afternoon into night.
Access note: The final leg requires a vehicle. Check the live Qasioun status before leaving the Old City.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/routes/night-from-bab-touma-to-qasioun

### The craft line through Old Damascus (على خط الحرف في دمشق القديمة)
A slow route through gates, covered markets and the living craft traditions that still shape the Old City.
Duration: 3–4 hours. Best time: Morning.
Access note: Workshop access varies. Ask before photographing people or active workspaces.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/routes/the-craft-line-through-old-damascus

### Qasioun view, with the status checked (إطلالة قاسيون بعد التحقق من الحالة)
A practical ascent built around what is actually accessible, not around an announced opening date.
Duration: 2–3 hours. Best time: Before sunset.
Access note: This guide never treats a planned component as open. Read the dated status page before travelling.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/routes/qasioun-view-with-a-status-check

## Components
### 1. Damascus Cable Car (تلفريك دمشق)
Status: under-construction. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
2.4 km from Umayyad Park to the summit across three stations. The spine the rest of the development hangs from.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/cable-car

### 2. Bridge of Memories (جسر الذكريات)
Status: under-construction. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
A glass-floored walkway built for the view straight down onto the city.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/bridge-of-memories

### 3. Qasioun Walkway (ممشى قاسيون)
Status: under-construction. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
The main pedestrian route, with lighting, seating and viewpoints.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/qasioun-walkway

### 4. Celebration Square (ساحة الاحتفالات)
Status: under-construction. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Amphitheatre-style venue that changes character after dark.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/celebration-square

### 5. Nature’s Fruit (ثمرة الطبيعة)
Status: under-construction. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Entertainment complex for gaming, dining and family activities.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/natures-fruit

### 6. Nature’s Embrace (حضن الطبيعة)
Status: under-construction. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Terraced natural-stone seating cut into the slope.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/natures-embrace

### 7. Qasioun Mosque (جامع قاسيون)
Status: under-construction. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
660 m² across two floors, with capacity for 450 worshippers.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/qasioun-mosque

### 8. Kingdom of Bees (مملكة النحل)
Status: planned. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Hexagonal, hive-inspired architecture with an interactive interior.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/kingdom-of-bees

### 9. Mushroom World (عالم الفطر)
Status: planned. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Forest-themed venue for events and formal gatherings.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/mushroom-world

### 10. Qasioun Wings (أجنحة قاسيون)
Status: planned. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Elevated walkways designed around the sensation of height.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/qasioun-wings

### 11. Cave of Handicrafts (كهف الحرف)
Status: planned. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Space for Syrian artisanal work and traditional crafts.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/cave-of-handicrafts

### 12. Flower Garden (حديقة الزهور)
Status: planned. Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Jasmine and Damask rose, the two flowers Damascus is named for.
URL: https://qasiun.com/en/attractions/flower-garden

## Not announced
Ticket prices, operating hours, and opening dates have not been announced for any
component. Any source stating otherwise is not citing Damascus Governorate or SANA.