#Khan al-#Safarjalani… Tourist Attractions in #Damascus Old City 🫶 🌹 😍
Its magic takes you on an epic historical journey through time. It is “#Khan al-#Safarjalani” or “al- #Safarjalaniya”, which is nestled in middle of the ruins of the #Damascus Old City with its commercial fabric that is rich in markets and #khans.
The #khan is located inside the wall of the Old City in the ancient Goldsmiths Souq (market) on the avenue connecting the #Umayyad #Mosque from the southwest to al-Buzurieh market and al-#Azem #Palace.
The #architectural style of the #Khan was famous in the Levant and known as al-#Ablaq (an architectural technique involving alternating or fluctuating rows of light and dark stone.) All kinds of various goods were sold in it not long ago.

#Hammam al-#Nahhasin… An archeological #masterpiece in #Aleppo Old City 😍☘️🌺

#Hammam al-#Nahhasin, one of the oldest and largest bathhouses in #Aleppo Old City. It is an archaeological #masterpiece that has preserved its aesthetic value over the years.

The visitors of #Hammam al-#Nahhasin go through small alleys to reach the bathhouse as it is located behind the #Great #Umayyad #Mosque where these alleys intersect with the roads leading to al- Shibani Church and the Farafra neighborhood.

Once you reach #Hammam al-#Nahhasin, you see a wooden door that invites you to go down a few steps to receive you in a spacious hall under antique stone domes adorned with copper chandeliers whose light shines on the place.

The central section of the #bathhouse is designated for a massage after the body wash. The external section is the largest part of the #Hammam, characterized with its traditional wooden decorations and marble floor. Here, bathers can take a period of relaxation around the pond.

Al-#Buzurieh Souq… Story of heritage narrated by history 😍🍀🫶🏻🌹🌺

Al-#Buzurieh Souq (market) is a historical Souq located to the south of the #Umayyad #Mosque inside the old city of Damascus, #Syria.

In al-#Buzurieh Souq, the scents of #perfumes mix with the smells of dried flowers and #spices and condiments.
The Souq is famous for its #spices vendors, and the many historical #khans located along it, including #Khan As'ad Pasha. On its southern end it meets #Midhat #Basha #Souq.

#Perfumes and spices are sold in the souq, as well as various types of sweets, products, dried fruit and soap.