Al-Buzuriyah Souq, Damascus
Al-Buzuriyah Souq, is a renowned historical marketplace adjacent to the Umayyad Mosque. It stands out for its vibrant atmosphere, especially known for its array of spice vendors. The souq boasts several historic khans, such as Khan As'ad Pasha, contributing to its cultural significance.
Alongside spices, visitors can find an assortment of goods including perfumes, sweets, dried fruits, and traditional soaps like olive oil and Syrian laurel soap. This bustling market is a hub of activity, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
Alongside spices, visitors can find an assortment of goods including perfumes, sweets, dried fruits, and traditional soaps like olive oil and Syrian laurel soap. This bustling market is a hub of activity, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
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Sight Name: Al-Buzuriyah Souq
Sight Location: Damascus, Syria (See walking tours in Damascus)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Damascus, Syria (See walking tours in Damascus)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Damascus, Syria
Create Your Own Walk in Damascus
Creating your own self-guided walk in Damascus is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Damascus Introduction Walking Tour
Damascus is the capital and currently the largest city of Syria, commonly referred to by the locals as “ash-Sham” and nicknamed “the City of Jasmine.” Today the city represents a blend of modern and ancient architecture, in which the latter is very carefully preserved and respected. Follow this orientation walk to explore some of the key historic sights of centuries-old Damascus.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
Old Damascus Landmarks Tour
Old Damascus has many precious historic landmarks that are full of mystery. The following self-guided tour will lead you to Damascus’ most amazing landmarks.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles