Al-Qaiqan Mosque, Aleppo

Name: Al-Qaiqan Mosque
Address: Aleppo, Syria

#60 among attractions in Aleppo

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Al-Qaiqan Mosque is one of the oldest surviving mosques in Aleppo, Syria. It is located in the western part of the Ancient City of Aleppo, within the historic walls of the city, to the north of the Gate of Antioch. ()

Alternative names: Completed: XII centuryCoordinates: 36°12'4"N, 37°9'9"E

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Al-Qaiqan Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Mosque of Aleppo, National Museum of Aleppo, Al-Shibani Church, Forty Martyrs Cathedral.

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8th-century mosque with a courtyard
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Which popular attractions are close to Al-Qaiqan Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Bab al-Jinan, Aleppo (2 min walk), Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque, Aleppo (4 min walk), Bab Antakeya, Aleppo (4 min walk), Central Synagogue of Aleppo, Aleppo (4 min walk).

How to get to Al-Qaiqan Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Qaiqan Mosque:

Bus

المنشية الجديدة (4 min walk)
موقف القصر البلدي • Lines: الحمدانية غربي (8 min walk)

Train

Aleppo (25 min walk)