Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Syria
Environment & Climate

Damascus' ancient Old City went car-free for 24 hours, allowing residents to walk its historic streets without traffic, noise, and pollution. This experiment could pave the way for a more pedestrian-friendly city by 2030. Al Jazeera's Heidi Pett reports on this unique initiative.
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