Khanqah al-Farafira, Aleppo

#50 among attractions in Aleppo

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Khanqah al-Farafira is a 13th-century Sufi monastery located in "al-Farafira district at the heart of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. The khanqah was built in 1237 by the efforts of Dayfa Khatun the regent ruler of Aleppo from 1237 to 1244 and the wife of Az-Zahir Ghazi. The building was a centre for sufis and dervishes. The original name of the building was ar-Ribat al-Nasiri. ()

Coordinates: 36°12'9"N, 37°9'39"E

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Khanqah al-Farafira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citadel of Aleppo, Great Mosque of Aleppo, Forty Martyrs Cathedral, Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa.

~1320 ftSE
Forts and castles, City wall
Citadel of Aleppo, Aleppo
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~1620 ftSW
8th-century mosque with a courtyard
Great Mosque of Aleppo, Aleppo
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0.4 miNW
Church
Forty Martyrs Cathedral, Aleppo
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~1990 ftS
Mausoleum
Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa, Aleppo
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~1940 ftSE
Baths
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~810 ftNW
Palace
Beit Junblatt, Aleppo
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0.4 miS
Mosque
Khusruwiyah Mosque, Aleppo
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0.4 miNW
Square
Al-Hatab Square, Aleppo
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0.4 miNW
Church
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0.4 miS
Mosque
Al-Saffahiyah Mosque, Aleppo
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~1120 ftSE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Aleppo Citadel Museum, Aleppo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Khanqah al-Farafira?

Nearby attractions include Mahmandar Mosque, Aleppo (2 min walk), Bab al-Nasr, Aleppo (3 min walk), Beit Junblatt, Aleppo (4 min walk), Aleppo Citadel Museum, Aleppo (6 min walk).

How to get to Khanqah al-Farafira by public transport?

The nearest stations to Khanqah al-Farafira:

Bus

المنشية القديمة (15 min walk)
المنشية الجديدة (15 min walk)

Train

Aleppo (29 min walk)