Damascus, is one of the biggest in the world. It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers (June to August). Summer temperatures can reach in excess of 35°C during the day, but evenings are generally cool. Winters are milder, average daily temperatures range 12°C. Snowfall is common in winter on the mountains. Spring and autumn are the best time to visit Damascus i.e. April and May as well as from mid-September to mid-November. Tourist Attractions in Damascus includes Damascus-DAM, Omayyad Mosque, Maaloula, Whirling Dervishes, Al Hamediyah Bazaar, Army Museum, Souqs, Bosra Roman Amphitheater, National Museum of Damascus, Saladin's Mausoleum, The Azem Palace, Souq al-Hamidiyya, St Paul's Chape, Takiyya as-Süleimaniyya etc. Some famous events of Damascus are Dance Umbrella, International Arts Festival, International Flamenco Festival, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Route du Rock ? Winter Festival. Tourists from all around the world are lured by its charms. Damascus vacation will be mind-boggling.