Bab al-Jinan, Aleppo

Name: Bab al-Jinan
Address: Aleppo, Syria

#42 among attractions in Aleppo

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Bab al-Jinan, meaning the Gate of Gardens, was one of the gates of Aleppo that used to lead to gardens on the banks of the Quwēq river. ()

Local name: باب الجنانCoordinates: 36°12'6"N, 37°9'7"E

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Bab al-Jinan – 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 Bab al-Jinan?

Nearby attractions include Al-Qaiqan Mosque, Aleppo (2 min walk), National Library of Aleppo, Aleppo (4 min walk), National Museum of Aleppo, Aleppo (4 min walk), Central Synagogue of Aleppo, Aleppo (5 min walk).

How to get to Bab al-Jinan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab al-Jinan:

Bus

المنشية الجديدة (3 min walk)
موقف القصر البلدي • Lines: الحمدانية غربي (7 min walk)

Train

Aleppo (24 min walk)