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One of the most popular shopping places in Damascus is Al-Hamidiyah market. It is a large covered gallery, located on a beautiful historic street. Here, you can purchase a lot of unique things. They sell rare spices, handicrafts, chic jewelry from local craftsmen, damask steel blades, as well as beautiful clothes and shoes in national style. Ladies are always interested in choosing olive oil-based cosmetics. In the marketplace, there are several wonderful cafes and restaurants, where you can try and buy popular national treats. Bizuria market may prove to be a great place for gastronomic shopping. Local people prefer to make purchases there because the prices are always attractive. Experienced cooks say that this market offers the best spices in the city. You can choose national sweets and other delicious gifts for your loved ones, as well. There is also a wide choice of souvenir products.Budget travellers will choose traditional magnets and inexpensive hand-made wood carvings. More exclusive handicrafts are also found here. There are many historical shoe stores in Damascus. Typically, they're combined with workshops. One of the best in the city is Semerdgian store, where they sell men's and women's footwear. All models are of the highest quality. Luxurious leather shoes can be bought at a price of $ 50, and for those who want to save money there are no less qualitative and beautiful models of artificial leather. Throughout the year, they have a flexible discount system. … Read further

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Hotels with history of Damascus

The amazing Hanania Hotel is an embodiment of beautiful traditions of different eras. Each of its rooms is unique; when decorating them, the designers brought into play genuine antiques. In the rooms, you can see unique medieval-era chandeliers reminiscent of the huge wheels of old carts, incredibly beautiful furniture, and wonderful frescoes. Some of the rooms have collections of historical artifacts on display in … Open

Advices for travellers

2. Tourists cannot take part in any protests and rallies. Various activities that promote protection of environment and other demonstrations not related to politics and social conflicts are the only exception. 3. Sale of alcoholic beverages is seriously limited during the holy month of Ramadan. Many restaurants and cafes are closed during this period, and in hotels guests may be denied to deliver … Open

Active recreation

A visit to a hookah bar is another great leisure that is definitely worth a try. In Damascus, this type of leisure is represented by Narjelah - the best shisha bar in the capital of Syria, although the choice is really broad. Here, people solve all sorts of things and have a lot of fun, playing backgammon and drinking tea or coffee. These are the most popular drinks in town, and you can try its different varieties … Open

Festivals and events in Damascus

Another event takes place in September - namely, the Arabic Book Fair. The fair is famous throughout the Middle East, being the largest event of its kind in the region. The festival's goal is to popularize multifaceted Arabic literature and show the local writers to the public, both popular and little-known ones who have not written a single bestseller yet. Here you can also find works of some foreign authors. … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

Looking to spend a romantic vacation in a chic oriental palace? The Shahbandar Palace is just what you need. All of its rooms are characterized by an impressive area and are decorated with rich furniture and skillful drapery made with fabrics of various textures. The hotel has several honeymoon suites that feature colonial-style beds with a translucent canopy. Some rooms have an original washroom, in which the … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Bizuria market may prove to be a great place for gastronomic shopping. Local people prefer to make purchases there because the prices are always attractive. Experienced cooks say that this market offers the best spices in the city. You can choose national sweets and other delicious gifts for your loved ones, as well. There is also a wide choice of souvenir products.Budget travellers will choose traditional magnets … Open

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