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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Address: Damascus
Syria

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“Step back in time”
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5 of 5 stars
debdancing   249 contributions
Worthing, United Kingdom
Oct 18, 2008
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The Souq al-Bizuriyyah, or Spice Bazaar, threads it's way between Straight Street and the Azem Palace. The strong scent of spices, together with the beautiful, original architecture of the doorways to Khan Assad Pasha and the Hammam Nur Ad-din adds to the sensation of stepping into another world. It is a daily part of life for locals as well as... more

“Known as the Spice market.”
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4 of 5 stars
auntiebeeb   14 contributions
Damascus
Jun 2, 2008
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This market is very close to Hamidiyah and the Omyad Mosque and is a fascinating array of spice and herbs shops. You will find some sweets shops also and there is an old traditional "Hammam" located there which is still in use. A bit further along in the centre of the Market there is an Arabian Inn called "Khan assad... more

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