Few countries have as long and detailed a history as the capital of Syria. Centuries of political upheavals, military invasions, religious turnovers and conflicts, all culminate in dizzying revelations as you walk down its streets. Worship, commerce and humanity are embedded deep in the soul of Damascus, and a profound maturity resonates not just from its mosques, souks, and palaces, but from the welcoming geniality in its inhabitants as well.