Al Khawali Restaurant (Straight Street (Medhat Pasha))

Damascus

The largest and best-known khan of the Old City, built between 1751 and 1753 by As'ad Pasha al-Azm, governor of Damascus, in Souq al-Buzuriyah. Its vast hall is roofed with domes on massive piers in alternating black and white stone; once an inn for merchants and their caravans, it now hosts exhibitions and cultural events.

Damascus

A historic Damascene house inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Mi'dhanat al-Shahm quarter, about 200 m from Azm Palace. It dates from the Ottoman period. The Old City of Damascus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Damascus

A historic bathhouse inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Qaymariyya quarter, about 100 m from Azm Palace. It stands on Bzouriah Street, dates from the Zengid period and was built in 1169. The Old City of Damascus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Damascus

A hotel inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Mi'dhanat al-Shahm quarter, about 300 m from Azm Palace. From here the markets, mosques and churches of the Old City are all within walking distance.

Damascus

A five-star hotel in Khan Sulayman Pasha, the Ottoman caravanserai built in 1736 on Straight Street (Medhat Pasha) in the Old City. It opened after a careful restoration of the historic building, which is owned by the Damascus Governorate.

Damascus

An old covered souq running south from the Umayyad Mosque to Straight Street, fragrant with spices and herbs, where sweets, sugared almonds and soap are also sold. Landmarks such as Azm Palace, Khan As'ad Pasha and the Nur al-Din bathhouse open onto it.