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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 26 attractions in Damascus
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Attraction type: Flea/street market, Street
Address: between the Citadel and the Omayyad Mosque Damascus
Syria

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“Syrian Souk”
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4 of 5 stars
DurbanGal 43 contributions
Dubai
May 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Syria’s most famous traditional covered market, dusty, bustling arcade with the sun dappling down from the holes in its roof. The souk, named after the 19th century Ottoman Sultan, offers a range of handicrafts, as well as more everyday items and is much more traditional than touristy. Next to it Straight Street, also known as Madhat Basha, sells traditional clothes,... more

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3 of 5 stars
ムーミンママ 97 contributions
東京
Google Translation
Aug 24, 2008

ありとあらゆる物が売られ、沢山の人で賑わっています。 ただ城壁の横の正面（？）入り口から入っていきますと、片言の日本語... more

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between the Citadel and the Omayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria