Souq al-Sukkariyya

Damascus

A long covered souq on the western part of Straight Street, named after the Ottoman governor Midhat Pasha, who had it renovated and roofed in the late 19th century. It sells fabrics, cloaks, keffiyehs, spices and soap, and leads east into the heart of the Old City.

Damascus

A historic mosque inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Shaghour Jowani quarter, about 300 m from Souq al-Hamidiyah. The Old City of Damascus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Damascus

A historic mosque inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Shaghour Jowani quarter, about 400 m from Souq al-Hamidiyah. It dates from the Ottoman period and was built in 1590. The Old City of Damascus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Damascus

A historic gate inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Shaghour Jowani quarter, about 300 m from Souq al-Hamidiyah. It stands on Straight Street (Medhat Pasha). The Old City of Damascus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Damascus

A restaurant inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Shaghour Jowani quarter, about 400 m from Souq al-Hamidiyah. It stands on Saad Zaghloul Street. From here the markets, mosques and churches of the Old City are all within walking distance.

Damascus

A historic caravanserai inside the Old City of Damascus, in the Hariqa quarter, about 300 m from Azm Palace. It stands on Straight Street (Medhat Pasha) and dates from the Mamluk period. The Old City of Damascus has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.