Nordin Old Hospital Museum (Bimaristan), Damascus (must see)

Nordin Old Hospital Museum displays various exhibits related to medieval Arabic medicine. Here you will see a rich collection of medical instruments and pictures portraying a fascinating view of Syria’s past.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Nizam Alden Enayeh.

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Sight Name: Nordin Old Hospital Museum (Bimaristan)
Sight Location: Damascus, Syria (See walking tours in Damascus)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Damascus, Syria

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles

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Damascus is the capital and currently the largest city of Syria, commonly referred to by the locals as “ash-Sham” and nicknamed “the City of Jasmine.” Today the city represents a blend of modern and ancient architecture, in which the latter is very carefully preserved and respected. Follow this orientation walk to explore some of the key historic sights of centuries-old Damascus.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles