Ancient City of Aleppo, Aleppo

Name: Ancient City of Aleppo
Address: Aleppo, Syria

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The Ancient City of Aleppo is the historic city centre of Aleppo, Syria. Before the Syrian Civil War, many districts of the ancient city remained essentially unchanged since its construction during the 12th to the 16th century. Being subjected to constant invasions and political instability, the inhabitants of the city were forced to build cell-like quarters and districts that were socially and economically independent. Each district was characterized by the religious and ethnic characteristics of its inhabitants. ()

Local name: حلب القديمة Unesco: from 1986Area: 1.41 mi²Coordinates: 36°10'60"N, 37°9'0"E

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

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8th-century mosque with a courtyard
Great Mosque of Aleppo, Aleppo
30 min walk • The Great Mosque of Aleppo, also known as the Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical and religious heritage. Located in the heart of Aleppo, Syria, this mosque is one of the oldest and largest in the Islamic world, with its...
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Museum
Al-Shibani Church, Aleppo
27 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Aleppo, Syria, stands the historic Al-Shibani Church, a testament to the city's rich and diverse cultural heritage. This former church, now functioning as a museum, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the architectural...
1.2 miNE
Mausoleum
Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa, Aleppo
30 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...
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Mosque
Khusruwiyah Mosque, Aleppo
29 min walk • The Khusruwiyah Mosque, once a historical landmark in the city of Aleppo, Syria, was a testament to the rich architectural heritage and cultural significance of the region. This mosque was not just a place of worship but also an emblem of the city's storied past...
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Mosque
Al-Saffahiyah Mosque, Aleppo
27 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...
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Mosque
Al-Adiliyah Mosque, Aleppo
29 min walk • Al-Adiliyah Mosque or Dukaginzâde Mehmed Pasha mosque was a külliye in Aleppo, located to the southwest of the Citadel, in "Al-Jalloum" district of the ancient city, few meters away from Al-Saffahiyah mosque.
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Mosque
Al-Sahibiyah Mosque, Aleppo
32 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.
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Arch
Bab Qinnasrin, Aleppo
22 min walk • Bab Qinnasrin, meaning the Gate of Qinnasrin is one of the gates of the medieval Old City of Aleppo in northern Syria. In its present form, it dates to 1256.
0.4 miNE
Mosque
Al-Firdaws Madrasa, Aleppo
10 min walk • Al-Firdaws Madrasa, also known as School of Paradise, is a 13th-century complex located southwest of Bab al-Maqam in Aleppo, Syria and consists of a madrasa, mausoleum and other functional spaces. It was established in 1235/36 by Dayfa Khatun, who would later serve as the Ayyubid regent of Aleppo.
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Arch
Bab Antakeya, Aleppo
28 min walk • Bāb Antakiya is a critical defense gate in Aleppo, and protects the city from the west. Baba Antakiya is located in the centre of the western wall of the old city of Aleppo, and its name was derived from Antioch, the capital of ancient Syria, as the gate was the main exit which was leading to the city of Antioch.
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Church
Al-Halawiyah Madrasa, Aleppo
30 min walk • 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.

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Nearby attractions include Al-Firdaws Madrasa, Aleppo (10 min walk), Bab Qinnasrin, Aleppo (22 min walk), Bab al-Maqam, Aleppo (22 min walk).