Market
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
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Al-Hamidiyah Souq is the main covered market in Damascus's Old City, stretching from the Citadel to the Umayyad Mosque. Its iron roof, built in the late Ottoman period, filters sunlight onto bustling alleys lined with shops selling textiles, perfumes, spices, and handicrafts. Visitors can haggle for damask silk, sample local sweets like baklava, and admire the Roman columns incorporated into the souq's structure. The lively atmosphere and historic architecture make it a quintessential Damascene experience.
Don't miss
- Shop for hand-woven damask silk and embroidered textiles
- Taste fresh baklava and Arabic sweets from street vendors
- Spot ancient Roman columns embedded in the souq's walls
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Al-Hamidiyah Souq
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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