Presidential Palace, Damascus, Presidential palace on Mount Mezzeh, Damascus, Syria
The Presidential Palace dominates the western skyline of Damascus from its position on Mount Mezzeh, featuring extensive use of white Carrara marble throughout its structure.
Construction of the palace began in 1979 under Hafez al-Assad's direction and was completed in 1990, becoming the main governmental complex of Syria.
The metalwork at the entrance gates represents Syrian craftsmanship through the work of metalwork artist Maurice Nseiri, who created the brass gates.
The palace complex spans 31,500 square meters and includes multiple security checkpoints, watchtowers, and a perimeter wall controlling access to the premises.
One single chamber within the palace required 125,000 marble tiles, with construction costs for the entire complex reportedly reaching approximately one billion dollars.
Location: Damascus
Inception: 1990
Architects: Kenzō Tange, Wojciech Zabłocki
Architectural style: structuralism
GPS coordinates: 33.51750,36.25167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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