Sha'alan, Market area in Damascus, Syria
The Sha'alan market offers a diverse selection of food products, including local cheeses, processed meats, desserts, and traditional snacks for Damascus residents.
The neighborhood received its name from Nuri Al Shaalan, a Ruwallah tribe chief who purchased property and constructed a mosque in the 1920s.
The market reflects Syrian culinary traditions through its extensive collection of local food items, including Black Ceylon tea and Indian Basmati rice.
Customers can find ready-to-cook meals, various types of cheese like Halloumi and aged Rumi, along with multiple pizza options for convenient shopping.
During the French Mandate period, the neighborhood attracted French and Italian expatriates who settled near the Franciscan institutions.
GPS coordinates: 33.51778,36.28861
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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