Hama Sights

Azem Palace

#4 of 25 things to do in Hama

#4 of 25 things to do in Hama

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  • Address
    • Beit al-Azem Old Town
  • Price
    • adult/student S£150/S£10
  • Hours
    • 09:30-14:30 Wed-Mon

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Lonely Planet review for Azem Palace

Ross Burns, historian and author of the sage Monuments of Syria, regards the Azem Palace as 'one of the loveliest Ottoman residential buildings in Syria'. It's the former residence of the governor Asaad Pasha al-Azem, who ruled the town from 1742. The palace has strong echoes of the more grandiose building of the same name in Damascus, which is hardly surprising as the latter was also built by Al-Azem after he was transferred to the capital.

Burns singles out the haramlik (family or women's quarters), the area to the right of the entrance, as being particularly noteworthy.

 

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