Mezzeh

For the food, see Meze.

Mezzeh (Arabic: المزة‎, also transcribed as al-Mazzah, el-Mezze etc) is a relatively new neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. It lies to the southwest of central Damascus, along the Mezzeh highway. It started gaining importance when the French constructed the Mezzeh military airport there, which was the main airport in Damascus until Damascus International Airport was opened. It also held the notorious Mezzeh prison until 2000. The current presidential palace in on the top of Mount Mezzeh and overlooks all of Damascus.

Modern Mezzeh

Mezzeh is nowadays one of the most modern and expensive areas of Damascus, especially the areas along the Mezzeh highway. It is also a major embassy neighborhood.

Coordinates: 33°30′11″N 36°15′30″E / 33.50306°N 36.25833°E / 33.50306; 36.25833