{"id":1111,"date":"2024-09-02T05:37:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T05:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2024-10-24T10:03:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T10:03:44","slug":"historic-cafes-of-damascus-from-khabini-to-al-rawda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/1111\/historic-cafes-of-damascus-from-khabini-to-al-rawda\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Iconic Caf\u00e9s Every History Buff Needs to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>In Damascus, cafes have never been just about sipping coffee or tea; they\u2019ve always been a hub for stories, conversations, and politics. Let\u2019s dive into the tales behind some of Damascus &#8216;s most iconic historic cafes.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-al-nawfara-cafe\">Al-Nawfara Cafe:<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0642\u0647\u0648\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0648\u0641\u0631\u0629: al nawfara cafe\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>One of the oldest historic cafes in Damascus, Al-Nawfara has been around for over 500 years. Nestled next to the Umayyad Mosque in Old Damascus, it\u2019s named after a nearby fountain. Until recently, it was one of the last places where you could still catch a traditional storyteller, or &#8220;hakawati,&#8221; narrating epic tales like those of Antar and Abu Zayd Al-Hilali in that unique, dramatic Damascene style.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-al-rawda-cafe\">Al-Rawda Cafe:<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0642\u0647\u0648\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0648\u0636\u0629: al rawda cafe\" \/><\/div>   <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0642\u0647\u0648\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0648\u0636\u0629: al rawda cafe\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Opened in 1938 at the end of Al-Abed Street, near the Salihiya Gate facing the parliament, Al-Rawda quickly became one of Damascus \u2019s most famous historic cafes. It has long been a gathering spot for intellectuals, artists, and politicians. It has witnessed countless discussions that have shaped the cultural and political landscape of Syria.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-khabbini-cafe\">Khabbini Cafe:<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0642\u0647\u0648\u0629 \u062e\u0628\u064a\u0646\u064a: khabbini cafe\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Khabbini\u2019s name harks back to the Ottoman era. Back then, young men would hide there to avoid conscription by the Ottoman army. The cafe\u2019s tucked-away location at the end of a narrow alley made it a perfect hideout. Over time, Khabbini became a must-visit for anyone wandering through Old Damascus.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-al-kamal-cafe\">Al-Kamal Cafe:<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0642\u0647\u0648\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0645\u0627\u0644: al kamal cafe\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Situated between Kindi Cinema and Joudat Al-Hashimi School, Al-Kamal Cafe has played a significant cultural role throughout history. It\u2019s one of the few cafes that offer a unique take on tea\u2014served &#8220;khmir&#8221; style, with fermented tea and boiled water. The cafe features a large open-air section for summer and a covered area for winter. The bonds between the cafe&#8217;s regulars and its staff are so strong, that they\u2019re almost like family.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-havana-cafe\">Havana Cafe:<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0645\u0642\u0647\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0647\u0627\u0641\u0627\u0646\u0627 havana cafe\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Founded in 1945, Havana is one of Damascus\u2019s most famous cafes, especially during the 1950s and 60s. It was a meeting place for intellectuals, politicians, and artists, known as a center of intellectual and cultural movements in the city. 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