Bab Touma is one of the doors leading to the old city of Damascus and the Christian quarter in particular, and one of the seven doors of the old city walls; This gate was designed by the Byzantines to commemorate St. Thomas the Apostle. It was built over a Roman door dating back 5,000 years ago. Everyone who visits this archaeological neighborhood can enjoy the fragrant history and antiquity of the past when wandering between its corridors and ancient sidewalks surrounded by various shops and restaurants.