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About Rene Mowad Garden

The Rene Moawad Garden also known as Sanayeh Garden is one of the oldest public open-air spaces. Built during World War I, the garden has since changed names and finally was renamed in the honor of ex-President Rene Moawad. Sprawling over an area of 22,000 square meters, the garden is a popular open-air space for sports lovers, elderly and children alike. It is equipped with shock-resistant jogging lanes, specialized bicycle tracks, stretching bars, and three children's fun playgrounds. An amphitheater and two exhibition areas provide ample opportunity to the artists to let their creativity out. Free Wi-Fi makes the garden more public friendly. The blossoming trees and fountains give this place the kind of warmth every soul looks for.

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Must See

This popular garden offers unique shock resistant jogging lanes, wonderful specialized bicycle tracks, stretching bars, and three fun children's playgrounds. An amphitheater, two exhibition areas and a wall of fame that allows artists, activists, and environmentalists to use the space for their creative work and activities.
The park features a historical fountain that offers a perfect ambiance to sit and refresh.
Monuments from the Ottoman times.

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How to reach

1 h 16 min (5.7 km) via Damascus by walking.
13 min (7.7 km) via Saeb Salam by taxi
Bus fares cost either 500LL (OCFTC bus 24) or 1000LL ($0.33 to 0.67).
Car rental prices range from economical LL40,000/day to luxury prices. Those can change according to the season, so make sure you contact the car rental company beforehand to check prices as well as pickup/drop-off locations.
The Taxi Service system is that the price of the ride is fixed at 2,000 L.L (€1 For private taxi LL10,000 should you want one).

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Tips

The Sanayeh Garden offers its visitors free Wi-Fi, disabled access and clean bathrooms at all times
Visit it during the weekdays, cause of kids zones weekends it's too crowded.
You can bring your bike, or rent it at the entrance.
Don’t try to go there on the peak times on vacations.
You are not allowed to bring in food or step on the grass.

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Visit Time

Monday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Good Friday - Hours may differ)
Saturday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Easter Sunday - Hours may differ)

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