Villa Rose

Villa Rose Or Beit al-Ward The Red Palace, also known as Villa Rose or Beit al-Ward (House of Roses), is a palace in Aleppo. It was built during the French Mandate period over Syria and Lebanon (1923–1943). The palace is located in the Al-Aziziyah neighborhood, which dates back to the early 20th century, just north of the Old City. It stands across from the Public Park on Majd al-Din al-Jabri Street. The Sabounjian family constructed the villa and chose a distinct rose-colored façade, which earned it the local nickname Beit al-Ward. The building features a smooth terrazzo exterior, accentuated by wavy glass strips and a corner balcony that wraps around part of the structure. Inside, the floors feature a black-and-white tiled pattern, and it includes a manually operated Swiss elevator. In 1954, the villa was repurposed as the Greek Consulate. It remained neglected for several decades until it was restored in 2003 by the Directorate of Antiquities. The restoration used the original pink plaster mixture—composed of brick powder and gypsum bloom—and the balcony railings were repainted with a rust-resistant graphite blend.