Khan As'ad Pasha, Damascus
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Khan As'ad Pasha is the largest Caravanserai in the Old City of Damascus, covering an area of 2,500 square metres. Situated along Al-Buzuriyah Souq, it was built and named after As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the governor of Damascus, in 1751-52. Khan As'ad Pasha has been described as one of the finest khans of Damascus, and the most "ambitious" work of architecture in the city. Throughout the Ottoman era, it hosted caravans coming from Baghdad, Mosul, Aleppo, Beirut and elsewhere in the Middle East. ()
Local name: خان أسعد باشا Completed: 1752 (272 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 33°30'33"N, 36°18'24"E
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Khan As'ad Pasha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Umayyad Mosque, Azm Palace, Citadel of Damascus, Maktab Anbar.
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Which popular attractions are close to Khan As'ad Pasha?
Nearby attractions include Al-Buzuriyah Souq, Damascus (1 min walk), Midhat Pasha Souq, Damascus (2 min walk), Azm Palace, Damascus (2 min walk), Khan Sulayman Pasha, Damascus (3 min walk).
How to get to Khan As'ad Pasha by public transport?
The nearest stations to Khan As'ad Pasha:
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- كراجات الست (14 min walk)
- Damascus Transportation (18 min walk)
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- Damascus Hejaz Station (18 min walk)