Al-Azem Palace
Old City
Built in 1749 for the Ottoman governor As’ad Pasha al-Azem, this large Damascene palace is a leading example of 18th-century residential architecture, with stone, wood, and marble interiors surrounding a series of courtyards.
Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Azem_Palace), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.
Established
1749
Original function
Private residence of the Ottoman governor
Current function
Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions
Area
5,500 m²
Significance
A masterpiece of Damascene Ottoman palace architecture with richly decorated reception halls and courtyards.
Connected places
- 1154
- 1157