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Douma is famous for its local Halawa, and Rahet el Halkoum ( Turkish delights) and Zahlawi ice cream. The Souk: Douma is famous for its old souk that has well preserved its traditional cachet.
Jan 1, 2024 · JossK/ Shutterstock. One of Douma's most prized buildings is its central Souk. For those unfamiliar, a souk is a Middle Eastern marketplace. This building in Douma has stood for centuries, with recent findings suggesting it contains structures built as long ago as 550 AD.
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Douma is famous for its old souk that has well preserved its traditional cachet. The small souk in the middle of the town offers various shops selling local and artisanal crafts and inexpensive goods .
Nestled in the fertile valley of Kfar Hilda which is full of ancient treasures, the village of Douma, shaped like a scorpion, is immersed in tranquility. Its old souk with multiple stalls, its churches built on ancient pagan temples and its 240 traditional houses classified National Heritage testify to the greatness of the village during the ...
May 16, 2021 · Mini Guide to Douma. May 16, 2021. Set in the heart of the Batroun mountains, Douma bears all the hallmarks of a traditional Lebanese village, with its quaint houses, noise-free streets and charming souk. Photo – Rami Rizk.
May 28, 2020 · 3. Douma’s old souks: This souk consists of 125 shops, including the Doumanian mouneh stores that sell zaatar, olive oil, soap, and pickled cucumbers. In addition, they’re well known for their ra7a and cultural museums. 4. Douma’s cinema: This old cinema opened in 1951, and it was a popular hangout spot back then.
Jan 9, 2020 · Douma. Douma is a traditional Lebanese village with stone houses featuring red-tiled roofs, noise-free streets and a charming souk. Its souk — referred to as “Al Bandar” — played a significant role in strengthening the town’s economy by carrying goods from Damascus and the Bekaa, as well as cedarwood to build ships.