Souks of Homs

The souks of Homs are located in the ancient part of the city and occupy a large area. Most parts of the souk were constructed during the Ayyubite, Mameluke, and Ottoman periods. There are a few baths also dating back to these periods including the Small Hammam, Al Assayati Hammam and the Ottoman Hammam. Of the most famous ancient buildings in Homs is the al Zihrawi palace, which has been turned into a museum for popular traditions.