Photos of a recent trip to Damascus, Syria

Here are some photos of my recent trip to the magnificent Syrian capital of Damascus. After 14 years of civil war, the capital felt very quiet and empty. I visited Damascus during the holy month of Ramadan, which meant there were even less people around during the day. The visa situation is still up in the air, however I crossed the land border from Lebanon and avoided paying a fee. There are flights operating in and out of the country, however only two options currently fly there: Turkish airlines and Qatar Airways.