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Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further. General informationAn important terminus on the Silk Road, Damascus offers an abundance of ancient mosques, churches, souks and ruins. At the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, it is also an established diplomatic hub with an active business community, sophisticated shopping and splendid restaurants. Unique diversions include the 1,200-metre (3,937-foot) Mount Kassion, with marvellous views of sunsets and city lights from its summit, and – a 90-minute drive from Time zoneGMT +3 hours Language(s) spokenModern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the official language spoken by 90% of the population. English and French are spoken in business circles. Electrical systemVoltage is 220 volts at 50 hertz. Adapters are available; please request through the Concierge. Shopping hoursShops are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm in the winter (October to March) and till 9:00 pm in the summer (April to September), closing for lunch from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Most shops close on Fridays. Working hoursPrivate-sector offices are open from Sunday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; government offices are open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Time and distance to city centre5 minutes' walk Time and distance to shopping5 minutes' walk Time and distance to financial district5 minutes' drive
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