Azm Palace
An Ottoman governor's house
Old Damascus · Damascus1 hour
Overview
A large Ottoman-era residence in the old city, arranged around courtyards with fountains, decorated reception rooms and striped stone façades.
Why visit
- The finest surviving Damascene courtyard architecture
- Cool courtyards in summer
- Decorative woodwork and stone
History
Historical background
Built as the residence of an Ottoman governor of Damascus and later used as a museum of popular tradition.
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Related places
Matched by proximity, category and historical era.
Hidden gem
Historic Damascene Houses
Courtyards, fountains and citrus trees
Old Damascus · Damascus
Nearby
- Khan As'ad Pasha · 0.1 km
- Old Damascus · 0.1 km
- Umayyad Mosque · 0.1 km
- Straight Street · 0.4 km
- Souq Al-Hamidiyah · 0.6 km
- Damascus Citadel · 0.6 km
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