{"id":360,"date":"2024-07-30T07:19:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T07:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=360"},"modified":"2025-02-14T09:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T09:41:28","slug":"souk-al-hamidiyah-the-heart-of-damascus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/360\/souk-al-hamidiyah-the-heart-of-damascus\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Souk Al-Hamidiyah"},"content":{"rendered":" <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/locations\/283364715\/al-hamidiyah-souq\/?locale=fr_FR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al-Hamidiyah Souk in Damascus<\/a> is one of the most famous and beautiful markets. The market is covered with a metal roof with small holes that let the sunlight in. It it is paved with black basalt stone. It&#8217;s a must-visit for anyone wanting to explore and get to know the city.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" 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\/07\/image-44.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0629\u00a0\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The market begins at the end of Al-Nasr Street and Al-Thawra Street in the Darwishiyeh area and extends for nearly two miles. The first section is near the Damascus Citadel. It features mosques and historic buildings, with a variety of shops on both sides and on two levels. It branches into many smaller markets like Souk Al-Buzuriyah, famous for spices; Souk Al-Saghah, full of gold shops; Souk Al-Manakhliya; Souk Al-Asrouniya, selling household items; Souk Al-Harir; Souk Al-Arous, offering everything a bride might need; Souk Al-Qabbaqibiya; Souk Al-Khayatin; and more. Souk Al-Hamidiyah ends at the square of the Umayyad Mosque in the heart of the old city.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" 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\/07\/image-45.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0629\u00a0\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Historically, the market in its current form was built during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid I in 1780. Thus, it was named &#8220;Al-Hamidiyah&#8221; after him. The market is renowned for its rich history, and any visit to Damascus must include a trip to Souk Al-Hamidiyah. It offers all kinds of goods. From traditional Syrian crafts like copperware, arabesques, inlaid woodwork, silk and cotton fabrics, embroidery, various clothing, cosmetics, shoes, furnishings, carpets, gold, antiques, and gifts. Additionally, it includes Souk Al-Qishani, Souk Al-Souf, Souk Al-Cotton, and Souk Al-Alibi.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" 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\/07\/image-48.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0629\u00a0\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:40px\" 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\/07\/image-47.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0629\u00a0 Souk Al-Hamidiyah\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-fire-that-broke-down-at-souk-al-hamidiyah\">The Fire That Broke Down At Souk Al-Hamidiyah<\/h5>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>On April 27, 1912, a major fire broke out in the market, causing damage to most of the shops. The fire spread quickly due to the wooden roof, resulting in dozens of injuries and deaths, along with significant loss of goods. Afterward, they decided to replace the roof with one made of galvanized iron for fire protection.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The market extends to a branch called Souk Al-Misqiyah. It&#8217;s a market for books and stationery, located near the Al-Zahiriyah Library, built by Sultan Baibars. The area also houses important mosques and historic buildings.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-must-try-snacks-at-souk-al-hamidiyah\">Must Try Snacks At Souk Al-Hamidiyah<\/h5>    <div style=\"height:40px\" 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\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0629\u00a0\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:40px\" 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\/07\/image-46.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0645\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0629\u00a0\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>One of the highlights of any visit to Souk Al-Hamidiyah is the famous Damascus ice cream shops, especially Bakdash Ice Cream, known since the late 19th century and visited by thousands daily. A trip to Souk Al-Hamidiyah isn&#8217;t complete without a glass of licorice or tamarind juice from one of the roaming sellers or a delicious tamari treat from a street vendor at the entrance to Al-Harika.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fc30\"><strong>See also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/al-tijara-park-your-perfect-escape-to-nature-in-the-heart-of-damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al-Tijara Park: Your Nature Escape in the Heart of Damascus<\/a><\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Al-Hamidiyah Souk in Damascus is one of the most famous and beautiful markets. The market is covered with a metal roof with small holes that let the sunlight in. It it is paved with black basalt stone. It&#8217;s a must-visit for anyone wanting to explore and get to know the city. 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