Khan As'ad Pasha
The great caravanserai
Old Damascus · Damascus45 minutes
Overview
A monumental Ottoman caravanserai in the market quarter, built around a courtyard covered by domes on tall piers, historically serving merchants and their goods.
Why visit
- One of the largest khans in the region
- Striped stonework and domed courtyard
- Used for cultural events
History
Historical background
Built in the mid-18th century during the governorship of As'ad Pasha al-Azm.
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Nearby
- Azm Palace · 0.1 km
- Old Damascus · 0.2 km
- Umayyad Mosque · 0.2 km
- Straight Street · 0.4 km
- Souq Al-Hamidiyah · 0.7 km
- Damascus Citadel · 0.7 km
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