BUILDINGS
Quietly elegant and set in its own grounds yet close to the city centre, lovingly maintained, preserving its history yet providing all the needs for the most demanding modern traveler.
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THE MAIN HOUSE
Comprises the original American Colony building and the new wing. Built in the mid 19th century by Pasha Rabah Effendi El Husseini on the ruins of an older Ottoman building. |
THE EAST HOUSE
One of the original American Colony buildings, the East House was built circa 1870 by Pasha Rabah Effendi El Husseini and recently completely restored and refurbished. It is just across from our Main House and adjoins The East House Garden. |
THE COW BYRE
Constructed as an agricultural building by the early colonists in the local style, this was used at first as a barn and animal shelter, and later as a forge. Now lovingly restored and reopened in November 2011. |
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THE PALM HOUSE
Another of the original buildings of The American Colony. Recently refurbished to the highest standards, including a magnificent display of John Whiting's photography collection. |
THE COTTAGES
Used in the old days as cottages for single American Colony members, built over an extensive system of water cisterns. |