MANZILISyria, through MANZILI
A closer look at the homes, craft and people that make Syria worth knowing.
A country worth looking at closely
A courtyard opening onto jasmine. A workshop where a skill passes from one generation to the next. A family business with a story behind its front door. These are the details we want the world to see.
A bridge back home
I’m Lara Al-Barazi, the Syrian British founder of MANZILI. My aim is to connect people abroad with property owners in Syria, beginning with a conversation about what they need and what is genuinely available.
Follow the story
On MANZILI’s channels, we’re sharing a closer look at Syrian homes, architecture, craftsmanship and everyday life, including credited selections from other people’s journeys. My own conversations and films will become part of that story too.
Looking ahead
There is much to rebuild, and much worth recognising already. We want to make Syria easier to understand for people looking towards its future: with curiosity, local knowledge and clear information. We’re hopeful about what comes next. We’ll keep asking the practical questions along the way.