Al-Halawiyah Madrasa, Aleppo

#39 among attractions in Aleppo

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Al-Halawiyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located in al-Jalloum district of the Ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. It is built in 1124 on the site of Aleppo's Great Byzantine Cathedral of Saint Helena of the 5th century, where, according to tradition, a Roman temple once stood. Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, built a great Byzantine cathedral there. ()

Local name: مدرسة الحلويةCoordinates: 36°11'58"N, 37°9'21"E

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Al-Halawiyah Madrasa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citadel of Aleppo, Great Mosque of Aleppo, Al-Shibani Church, Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa.

0.4 miE
Forts and castles, City wall
Citadel of Aleppo, Aleppo
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~330 ftE
8th-century mosque with a courtyard
Great Mosque of Aleppo, Aleppo
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~850 ftS
Museum
Al-Shibani Church, Aleppo
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~1970 ftSE
Mausoleum
Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa, Aleppo
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Aleppo, Syria, stands the majestic Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa, a remarkable testament to the architectural and cultural heritage of the region. While not as widely recognized as some of its contemporaries, this historical edifice...
~1710 ftNE
Palace
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~1700 ftSE
Mosque
Khusruwiyah Mosque, Aleppo
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~1260 ftSE
Mosque
Al-Saffahiyah Mosque, Aleppo
7 min walk • The Al-Saffahiyah Mosque, a historic beacon of spirituality, stands proudly in the ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. This revered mosque, rooted in centuries-old Islamic heritage, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the architectural prowess of a bygone...
~1910 ftNW
Arch
Bab al-Faraj, Aleppo
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0.4 miE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Aleppo Citadel Museum, Aleppo
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~1700 ftSE
Mosque
Al-Adiliyah Mosque, Aleppo
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~800 ftE
Mosque
Al-Sahibiyah Mosque, Aleppo
4 min walk • Al-Sahibiyah Mosque also known as Fustoq mosque, is a 14th-century mosque in Aleppo, Syria. It is located in the heart of the Ancient City of Aleppo, within the historic walls of the city, near the Khan al-Wazir, in front of Al-Matbakh al-Ajami palace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Halawiyah Madrasa?

Nearby attractions include Great Mosque of Aleppo, Aleppo (2 min walk), Behramiyah Mosque, Aleppo (3 min walk), Al-Sahibiyah Mosque, Aleppo (4 min walk), Al-Shibani Church, Aleppo (5 min walk).

How to get to Al-Halawiyah Madrasa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Halawiyah Madrasa:

Bus

المنشية الجديدة (9 min walk)
موقف القصر البلدي • Lines: الحمدانية غربي (14 min walk)

Train

Aleppo (29 min walk)