Tourist Attractions, Damascus Old City

Damascene Houses

The existing structure of Beit Al-Sibai dates back to the 18th century. It is asplendid example of rich Damascene houses that flourished during the Ottoman Period....

Tourist Attractions, Damascus Old City

Damascene Houses

A magnificent example of 18th century Damascene architecture, Beit Nizam was buit in the middle of the 18th century during the Ottoman Period. This beautiful mansion of 35 rooms and numerous galleries was used in the middle of the 19th century as premises for the British Consulate. Today, the property is undergoing renovation works to be converted into a boutique hotel....

Tourist Attractions, Damascus Old City

Ancient Wall, Roman Remains

The section of the Old City Wall that is located between Bab Kissan and Bab Al-Sghir was built during the Roman Period. It was later restored during the Ayyubid Period....

Tourist Attractions, Damascus Old City

Mosques

This stand-alone minaret was built in the second half of the 14th century duringthe Mamluk Period. The upper part of Al-Shahem Minaret was renovated during the Ottoman Period....

Tourist Attractions, Damascus Old City

This Damascene house took its name from Hassan Al-Quwatli who renovated it and lved in it in the middle of the 19th century during the Ottoman Period. Beit Al-Quwatli boasts an impressive set of motifs and hand painted canvas ceilings....