Hammam Nur al-Din

The hammam contains three sequential sections: a cold room, a warm central chamber, and a hot bathing area connected by functional passageways.

Built between 1154 and 1172 during the reign of Nur al-Din Mahmud bin Zangi, the bathhouse stands as one of Damascus's oldest functioning structures.

The mashlah, a grand domed chamber with six symmetrical iwans, serves as both a changing area and social gathering space for local residents.

The bathhouse maintains separate schedules for men and women, offering traditional washing services with professional attendants throughout the week.

An octagonal stone pool sits at the center of the reception hall, surrounded by cushioned stone benches where visitors remove shoes for wooden sandals.

Location: Damascus

Inception: 1169

GPS coordinates: 33.50956,36.30640

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15