Syria's treasures in one place

Explore the archaeological sites that shaped Syria's history and make it your next tourist destination.

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Under Restoration

Beit al-Wali

Beit Al-Wali exemplifies the successful transformation of Damascene houses into luxurious hospitality establishments that preserve the spirit of the place. The original building dates to the 18th century when the

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Partially Destroyed

Beit Farhi

Beit Farhi is considered one of the most significant Jewish houses in Old Damascus, constructed by the immensely wealthy Sephardic merchant Weitzel Farhi in the late 18th century within the

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Partially Destroyed

Shammaya Palace

Shammaya Palace, built between 1865 and 1872 in the AlAmin Jewish quarter, exemplifies the luxurious residences of wealthy Damascene Jews and Muslims. Commissioned by the affluent Shammaya Effendi, and contemporaneous

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Preserved

AlAqqad House

AlAqqad House is a fully realized Damascene mansion, with an Iwan and a central courtyard featuring a fountain, surrounded by multiple rooms across two levels. The upper floor was used

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Partially Destroyed

Jebri House

Built in 1737, Jebri House stands as one of the oldest surviving Damascene residences. It is located on Anbar Library Street (Jadda alSawwaf) in Old Damascus. The entire house is

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Preserved

Shirazi House

Shirazi House is located within the walls of Old Damascus, in the northwest near King Dhaher Hammam, at the intersection of alSabi‘ Tuwalla‘ with Bab alBarid street. Originally built in

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Partially Destroyed

Al-Yusuf House (House of Amir alHajj)

AlYusuf House, also known as the “Palace of the Amir alHajj,” is a magnificent palace located in the Sarouja district in central Damascus. After the famous bombardment of the Syrian

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Preserved

Al-Baroudi House

Al-Baroudi House is located outside the old walls of Damascus, in the Qanawat district, specifically in an alley once known as “Taht al-Qanater,” historically referred to as the “neighborhood of

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Preserved

Beit Na’san

Na‘san Palace, A Living Damascene Legacy Na‘san Palace is located in Old Damascus near Bab Sharqi and showcases traditional Damascene architecture in all its splendor. It was built by Salim

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Preserved

Al-Azm Palace

Azem Palace, A Masterpiece of Ottoman Damascus Azem Palace was constructed in the eighteenth century and lies at the northern end of al-Buzuriyah Souq in Old Damascus, Syria. To its

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