Bab Antakeya, Aleppo

Name: Bab Antakeya
Address: Aleppo, Syria

#35 among attractions in Aleppo

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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. ()

Local name: باب أنطاكية Coordinates: 36°11'56"N, 37°9'6"E

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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 Bab Antakeya?

Nearby attractions include Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque, Aleppo (2 min walk), Central Synagogue of Aleppo, Aleppo (3 min walk), Al-Madina Souq, Aleppo (3 min walk), Al-Qaiqan Mosque, Aleppo (4 min walk).

How to get to Bab Antakeya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab Antakeya:

Bus

المنشية الجديدة (5 min walk)
موقف القصر البلدي • Lines: الحمدانية غربي (9 min walk)

Train

Aleppo (28 min walk)