Aleppo, Ancient city in northwestern Syria
Located at an elevation of 379 meters in northwestern Syria, Aleppo extends across 190 square kilometers between mountain ranges and plains.
The settlement dates back to 5000 BCE and developed through multiple civilizations, including Aramaic, Assyrian, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods.
The traditional souks contain numerous sections dedicated to textile production, soap making, and metalworking, reflecting centuries of manufacturing practices.
The central district features multiple accommodation options, restaurants, and transportation connections, providing access to markets and historical structures.
The Citadel stands on a 50-meter-high artificial hill, representing one of the largest and oldest castles in the world.
Location: Mount Simeon District
Location: Mount Simeon Subdistrict
Inception: 6 Millenium BCE
Elevation above the sea: 379 m
Part of: Northwestern Syria
Website: https://aleppo.gov.sy
GPS coordinates: 36.19924,37.16373
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43
Citadel of Aleppo
110 m
Great Mosque of Aleppo
613 m
Al-Jdayde
1.1 km
Forty Martyrs Cathedral
1.1 km
Beit Ghazaleh
1.1 km
Al-Hatab Square
1.1 km
Bab al-Faraj Clock Tower
1.1 km
Al-Adiliyah Mosque
376 m
Grand Serail d'Alep
240 m
Church of the Dormition of Our Lady
1 km
Aleppo Citadel Museum
107 m
Junblatt Palace
669 m
Al-Otrush Mosque
355 m
Beit Achiqbash
993 m
Al-Qaiqan Mosque
1 km
Mar Assia al-Hakim Church
1 km
Al-Shuaibiyah Mosque
1 km
Al-Sultaniyah Madrasa
303 m
Bab al-Maqam
855 m
Al-Sahibiyah Mosque
463 m
National Library of Aleppo
1.1 km
Al-Saffahiyah Mosque
373 m
Bahramiyah Mosque
819 m
Altun Bogha Mosque
400 m
Al-Tawashi Mosque
542 m
Bimaristan Arghun al-Kamili
676 m
Souq Khan al-Wazir
1 km
Greek-Melkite Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Aleppo
1.1 kmReviews
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