Patron،Founded in 1277 CE, Al-Zahiriyya Madrasa was established as a khanqah (Sufi lodge) combining religious education with commemoration of the Mamluk Sultan al-Zahir Baybars. The structure is distinguished by its
The Al-Adiliyya Madrasa, built in 1215 CE, stands as a quintessential example of Ayyubid architecture in Damascus. Commissioned by Sultan al-‘Adil Sayf al-Din, the brother of Saladin, the complex reflects
The Qishani Bath was built in the second half of the 16th century by order of Governor Darwish Pasha, an Ottoman masterpiece that combined sanitary functions with decorative splendor. The
The Sarouja neighborhood is known as “Little Damascus” due to its architectural richness, which encapsulates the city’s transformations from the 14th century to the present day. Established by the Mamluks
Located south of the Umayyad Mosque, the Buzuriyah Market has been the heart of the spice and medical supplies trade in Damascus since the Ayyubid era. At 150 meters long,
Khan Danun is located on the Levantine Hajj Route, 23 km south of Damascus. It was built in 1376 AD by the Mamluk prince Manjak al-Yusufi as a rest stop
The Sheikh Muhi al-Din complex, located in the al-Salihiyah neighborhood, houses the shrine of the great Sufi and his son, Sadr al-Din, as well as a mosque, a Takiyya, and
The Midhat Pasha Market is the western extension of the Roman “Straight Street.” It acquired its current name in 1878 when the governor of Damascus, Midhat Pasha, restored it, replacing
Souk al-Sarujiyya has been located on the western side of the Damascus Citadel since the 14th century, when the saddlery and horse industry flourished. The souk was formerly known as
The Sulaymaniyya Takiyya is a spiritual and service complex built between 1554 and 1559 AD by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent on the remains of the Mamluk “Ablaq Palace,”
The Sinaniyya Mosque, built in 999 AH/1590 AD, belongs to a generation of mid-Ottoman era buildings that introduced Qashani decoration to the urban fabric of Damascus. Built on the foundations
Darwish Pasha Mosque—also known as *al-Darwishiyya*—has stood prominently at the heart of the *Straight Street* (*al-Shari ‘al-Mustaqim*) since 1574 CE (982 AH), when it was founded by the Ottoman governor
Tankīz Mosque is situated on the western bank of the Barada River, facing al-Marjah Square. This Mamluk architectural gem was commissioned in 1317 CE (717 AH) by Sayf al-Din Tankīz,
Nur al-Din Bimaristan is located in the heart of Old Damascus, just steps away from the Al-Hamidiyah Souq. It stands as a living testament to the advancement of Islamic medicine
Hammam Harasta is located in the Al-Thaghra neighborhood of Harasta, north of Damascus. Most of its structure dates back to the Mamluk period. The bathhouse consists of four traditional sections
Located on the main road between Damascus and Homs, Khan al-‘Arus is a striking historical structure built by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi. The khan (caravanserai) was a facility constructed along travel
Khan As’ad Pasha was built in 1751 in the heart of Old Damascus by the governor As’ad Pasha al-Azm. It was designed to serve as a residence for merchants and
The Great Al-Attarin Market in Damascus, established during the Mamluk era, is located in the heart of the Old City near the Umayyad Mosque. It is known for its narrow
The Sayyidah Zaynab Shrine in Damascus is a sacred site located in the town of Sayyidah Zaynab, south of Damascus. It is considered one of the most important religious shrines
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque is a historic mosque located in Famagusta, in Northern Cyprus. Originally built as a Catholic cathedral in the 13th century, it was converted into a mosque
The Al-Akram Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Sheikh Muhyi al-Din Ibn Arabi, stands as a significant historical mosque in Damascus, Syria. Beyond its primary function as a place
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