The Barada River originates in the Barada Spring Lake, located in the south of Zabadani on the Syrian mountain range northwest of Damascus, and flows into Lake Al-Otaiba in the southeast of the city. The name of this river has been associated with the city since ancient times, and it had a significant impact on the diversity of Damascus civilizations through the ages; Many locals and tourists visit this beautiful river in order to enjoy a special day in the lap of nature and under the trees with cool shades that surround the river, and they can also enjoy walking alongside it in the heart of the city.