Souq Al-Hamidiyah
Damascus under an iron roof
Old Damascus · Damascus1–2 hours
Overview
The main covered market of Damascus, running toward the Umayyad Mosque beneath a long arched metal roof, lined with textile, spice, sweet and souvenir merchants.
Why visit
- The classic Damascus market walk
- Textiles, spices and traditional sweets
- Shafts of light through the roof
Historical layers
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Things to see and do
Things to do
- · Shop for brocade and soap
- · Try traditional ice cream
- · Photograph the roof light
Related places
Matched by proximity, category and historical era.
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Courtyards, fountains and citrus trees
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Nearby
- Damascus Citadel · 0.0 km
- Old Damascus · 0.5 km
- Umayyad Mosque · 0.5 km
- Azm Palace · 0.6 km
- Khan As'ad Pasha · 0.7 km
- Tekkiye Mosque & Sulaymaniyah Complex · 0.9 km
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