مسجد ومدرسة الفارسية

Nearby Islamic heritage sites

• Abdullah Pasha al-Azm Mosque — Damascus
• al-Azem Palace — Damascus
• Grave of Nur al-Din ibn Zengi — Damascus
• Al-Tahdhib wal-Ta'lim al-Shar'i Institute — Damascus
• Al-Nuriyyah al-Kubra Madrassa — Damascus
• Umayyad Mosque, Damascus — Damascus
• Grave of the Nabi Yahya — Damascus
• Medhat Basha Souq — Damascus
• Maqam of the Head of Imam al-Husayn — Damascus
• Grave of Ibn Asrun — Damascus

About Al-Farisiyah Mosque & Madrassa

Al-Farisiyah Madrasa Mosque is a historic mosque and madrasa (school) in Damascus. It was constructed in 808 AH by the Mamluk emir Faris al-Din al-Dawadar, whose grave is located within the complex. This site served as both a place of worship and learning, embodying the Mamluk architectural and educational traditions of its time.

Key facts

Name

Al-Farisiyah Mosque & Madrassa

Type

General

City

Damascus

Country

Syria

Address

G864+3F6, Damascus, Syria

Coordinates

33.5101709, 36.3061246

Last updated

2026-10-18