Sarouja, Historic district in Damascus, Syria
The district contains traditional markets, public baths, mosques, and religious schools that form interconnected commercial and social spaces within narrow stone streets.
Established in the 13th century as the first settlement outside Damascus city walls, Sarouja experienced destruction during Tamerlane's occupation in the 14th century.
The neighborhood sustains Syrian traditions through its souk where merchants sell local goods, crafts, and produce in a centuries-old marketplace setting.
Located north of Old Damascus at coordinates 33.515417, 36.298611, Sarouja municipality includes seven districts with a population of 83,814 residents.
A July 2023 fire damaged multiple historic structures in Sarouja, including the Palace of Abdul Rahman Pasha Al-Yusuf and parts of Al-Azm Palace.
GPS coordinates: 33.51542,36.29861
Latest update: March 15, 2025 19:57
Umayyad Mosque
872 m
Ancient City of Damascus
867 m
Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch
1.4 km
Citadel of Damascus
520 m
Al-Hamidiyah Souq
572 m
Al-Azm Palace
962 m
Mausoleum of Saladin
773 m
Temple of Jupiter, Damascus
642 m
Amman International Stadium
2.2 km
Bab Tuma
1.6 km
Abbasiyyin Stadium
2.2 km
Saint George Cathedral in Damascus
1.6 km
Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque
832 m
Statue of Saladin
447 m
Damascus Straight Street
1.4 km
Khan As'ad Pasha
1 km
Al-Buzuriyah Souq
972 m
Al-Adiliyah Madrasa
661 m
Al-Fayhaa Stadium
1.4 km
Aqsab Mosque
1.1 km
Yalbugha Mosque
229 m
Al-Rukniyah Madrasa
2.2 km
Prince Mohammed Stadium
2.2 km
Hammam Nur al-Din
974 m
Al-Iman mosque
886 m
Patriarchal Exarchate of Damascus
1.4 km
Pauluskloster der Franziskaner
1.6 km
Church of the Queen of the Universe
1.4 kmReviews
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