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The Muhajreen Palace in Damascus, Syria, also referred to as the Al-Muhajireen Palace, is a historically significant building located in the Muhajreen neighborhood on the slopes of Mount Qasioun. This area was initially developed in the late 19th century by Ottoman governor Hüseyin Nâzım Pasha, who settled Muslim immigrants from Crete there following sectarian strife.

The palace itself was constructed by Nazim Pasha and later gained prominence when it became the residence of Syria's first elected president, Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid (1932–1936). During his tenure, the neighborhood's connectivity and significance were enhanced with the establishment of a tramway line linking it to the center of Damascus. The palace reflects the eclectic architectural styles of its time, blending Ottoman and early modern influences.

In the second half of the 20th century, it became a state guest house of the Syrian government. The palace has undergone extensive renovation in 2009 and 2010.

References

1. ^ "Al Muhajireen Neighbourhood – History & Heritage". Retrieved 12 December 2024.
2. Khoury, Philip S. (1984). "Syrian Urban Politics in Transition: The Quarters of Damascus during the French Mandate". International Journal of Middle East Studies. 16 (4): 507–540. ISSN 0020-7438. Retrieved 3 August 2021.

• Buildings and structures in Damascus
• Old Damascene houses
• Palaces in Syria
• Presidential residences
• State guesthouses