Did you know? Muawiya Bin Abi Sufyan (608-680) was a member of “Banu Umayya”, a branch of the Quraish” Arab tribe that ruled Mecca at the time of Prophet Mohammad. Having opposed the Prophet and the religion of Islam initially, “Banu Umayya” eventually accepted the new religion and were instrumental in its spreading. After the Arabs managed to take Damascus and expel the Byzantines out of Syria, Muawiya was appointed the ruler of Syria in the middle of the 7th century. His wise rule earned him the respect and loyalty of the Christian Syrian population who later made up the core of the armies that went on to establish the Umayyad Empire....
RobbertTiki bar in old Damascus is a wondeful relaxed place They make wonderful cocktails Take a seat close to the pavement to enjoy the lively street scene...
ابواحمد yatarig@hotmailcذكريات لا تنسى في المطعم الاموي قب 30 عام عملت فيه لفترة لصاحبه الهندي تحياتي للاحيا والرحمة للاموات من الشخصيات التى اذكرها طوني ، وام احمد ، ومهند ، ابونورس ، محمد ستيتيه ، ابوهاني في الحلويات و ابوعدي الشيف وغيرهم كانت ذكريات اتنسي yatarig@hotmailcom...
شمس غندورةأجمل ذكريات العمر عشتها في دمشق الحيبة و مطعم آليسار كان ملجأي من الضوضا بأفضل خدمة و افخم مكان و أحلى شي فيه هو الطعام السوري الرائع مشتاق والله يا دمشق...