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Beit Wakil is a true example of the distinguished 16th century Aleppine architecture. This perfectly preserved structure which has stubbornly defied the destructive elements of time, ranks among the most elegant and beautiful palaces in the region. Faithful to the old Aleppine tradition the exterior is castlelike, simple and void of any decoration, but as soon one enters inside a magical oriental storylike world comes into existence.
The beautiful courtyards with breathtaking relief and tracery work of their walls, the marble fountains among the jasemine and lemon trees, the unique liwan with its majestic arch and coloures marble flooring, the elegant arabesque woodwork of the wall cupboards, the hand drawn wooden ceilings with corniches, the fomous central Quaa (room) with its suspended dome and coloured arabesque glass windows, the stonebuilt cellars and the lime stone caves below with a labyrinth of tunnels, one of which, links the palace to the Citadel of Aleppo, are just few of the many elements which distingushes the Aleppine masonary art and Arabian architectural genius.
Today, Beit Wakil welcomes its guests with all the modern comfort facilities. Beit Wakil management's aim is to acquaint its guest with the traditional Aleppine hospitality and Arabian generosity and transport them throughout their residence time with Beit Wakil to the dreamland of 1001 nights.
