{"id":6642,"date":"2025-08-21T11:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=6642"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:06:13","slug":"via-recta-hotel-the-charm-of-damascene-art-in-old-damascus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/6642\/via-recta-hotel-the-charm-of-damascene-art-in-old-damascus\/","title":{"rendered":"Via Recta Hotel: The Charm of Damascene Art in Old Damascus"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>In the winding alleys of Bab Touma, where jasmine perfumes the air and the sound of old Damascus fills the streets, stands a house with a story. Built in 1860, this Damascene gem once belonged to Jurji Al-Bitar. He is the great artist who founded the unique Damascene art of mosaic inlay. Today, this historic home has been reborn as a boutique hotel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/viarectahotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Via Recta<\/a> \u2014 named after its stunning view of Bab Sharqi Street, the famous Roman Straight Street (Via Recta in Latin).<\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6627\" style=\"width:608px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-200x250.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-1228x1536.png 1228w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>And the truth is? The house still holds everything that makes it extraordinary: the shine, the soul, the details, and that unbeatable Damascene hospitality.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-art-to-hospitality\"><strong>From Art\u2026 to Hospitality<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The moment you step inside, you realize this isn\u2019t just any hotel but a living story. The fountain in the courtyard, the crystal ceiling, the sound of water, the chairs around the <em>liwan<\/em>\u2026 every corner whispers elegance and history.<\/p>    <p>You don\u2019t feel like a guest in a hotel. You feel like a cherished guest in an old Damascene home, polished with time and grace.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-5-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6629\" style=\"width:573px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-5-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-5-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-5-200x250.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-5-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-5-1228x1536.png 1228w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-5.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rooms-with-names-stories-and-souls\"><strong>Rooms with Names, Stories, and Souls<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6631\" style=\"width:585px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-6-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-6-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-6.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>With only ten rooms and suites, this boutique escape feels truly intimate, as each space carries its own unique character and charm. From Shams (Sun) and Najmeh (Star) to Mosaic and Jurji Al-Bitar (a tribute to the founder himself), every name tells a story. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-that-tastes-like-home\">Food That Tastes Like Home<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Start your morning with breakfast around the fountain. Fresh za\u2019atar, labneh, cheese, olives, homemade jam, eggs, warm bread straight from the oven\u2026 and a cup of tea that sings of Damascus mornings.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-7-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6633\" style=\"width:564px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-7-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-7-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-7-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-7.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Want more than breakfast? The open kitchen serves authentic Syrian and Arabic dishes. Fresh ingredients, unforgettable taste, and elegant presentation make every meal special.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6625\" style=\"width:560px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-188x250.png 188w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-service-that-feels-like-care\"><strong>Service That Feels Like Care<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The team is available around the clock, always ready to make your stay smoother, warmer, and tailored to your mood.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-information-and-booking\"><strong>Information and Booking:<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>\u00a0<strong>Bab Touma &#8211; Al-Qasabah Avenue &#8211; Old Damascus<\/strong><br>\u00a0963115447338<br>\u00a0963933411184<br><\/p>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Did you enjoy this article about the Via Recta Hotel in old Damascus? 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