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Where to Eat in Damascus: Fool (fava Beans) From Mark Wiens
This guide turns Best STREET FOOD in Syria!! 31 Syrian Meals - Damascus to Aleppo!! [Full Documentary] from Mark Wiens into a practical food map with 11 saved spots around Damascus, Al Nabk, and al-Husn. The mapped places include a historical landmark, a hotel, an apartment building, and a place marker. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens expressed a mix of nervousness and extreme excitement as he fulfilled a long-time dream of visiting Syria to showcase its positive side through food. He was particularly impressed by the incredible speed and artistry of a traditional hummus maker in the ancient lanes of Damascus. Despite the complex border crossing process, he was deeply moved by the overwhelming friendliness and hospitality of the Syrian people.
What this map is good for
- Planning a historical landmark stop or short itinerary in Damascus.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 11 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
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Featured spots on this map
- Home Damascus Syria
Apartment Building in G7CQ+7M3, Damascus, Syria, Damascus, Syria - Krak des Chevaliers
Historical Landmark in Q74V+PVF, al-Husn, Syria, al-Husn, Syria - Beit Al Wali Hotel
Hotel in Bab Touma Main Road، G867+JMR, Boolad, Damascus, Syria, Boolad, Damascus, Syria - Beit al-Mamlouka
Hotel in G877+2FF، جادة البكري، دمشق، Syria - Monastero Saint Takla - Maaloula (Siria)
Historical Landmark in RGWW+WM9, Maaloula, Syria, Maaloula, Syria - Latakia Hotel
Hotel in G852+W2W, Fakhri Al Baroudi St, Damascus, Syria, Fakhri Al Baroudi St, Damascus, Syria - Naranj
Restaurant in G856+PFV, Damascus, Syria, Old Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Hours: Hours available - Deir Mar Musa el-Habashi
Historical Landmark in 2RCR+PWH, Al Nabk, Syria, Al Nabk, Syria - Damascus
Place marker in Damascus, Syria, Damascus, Syria - Aleppo Citadel
Historical Landmark in 55X7+Q5V, Hawl Al Qalaa St, Aleppo, Syria, Hawl Al Qalaa St, Aleppo, Syria - jarjour winery
Historical Landmark in Q6R7+656, Bait, Syria, Bait, Syria
Food notes from the video
- fool (fava beans)
- hummus
- fatteh
Experiences captured
- crossed the border from Jordan to Syria by land
- met with local guide Ramy from Syrian Guides
- entered the 5,000-year-old ancient city of Damascus
- stayed at Beit Al Mamlouka, a 300-year-old boutique hotel
- observed traditional hummus preparation using metal pans and scales
- navigated multiple military and immigration checkpoints
- flew into Amman, Jordan due to travel sanctions
- walked through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Damascus
Official tourism resource
The official portal of the Syrian Ministry of Tourism, providing information on heritage sites, religious landmarks, and travel services in Damascus and beyond.
Planning questions
Where did Mark Wiens eat in Damascus?
This guide maps all 11 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Damascus.
What are the must-try foods in Damascus?
Creator picks from the video include fool (fava beans), hummus, fatteh. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.