Things to Do

Things to Do in Afrin

There are 31 attractions in Afrin. Citadel of Aleppo, medieval hilltop fortress dominating aleppo's old city, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Citadel of Aleppo
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Citadel of Aleppo
Medieval hilltop fortress dominating Aleppo's old city
Castle
Great Mosque of Aleppo
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Great Mosque of Aleppo
Medieval mosque in Aleppo, largely destroyed in conflict
Mosque
Dead Cities
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Dead Cities
Abandoned Byzantine and Roman villages preserving ruins
Archaeological Site
Ancient City of Aleppo
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Ancient City of Aleppo
Millennia-old walled city with historic citadel
Archaeological Site
Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
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Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
Ruined Byzantine church built around famous saint's column
Religious Site
Cyrrhus
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Cyrrhus
Ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins near Aleppo
Archaeological Site
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Arpad
Ancient Aramean city and archaeological ruin near Aleppo
Archaeological Site
Ain Dara (archaeological site)
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Ain Dara (archaeological site)
Iron Age temple ruins near Aleppo
Archaeological Site
Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo
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Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo
Historic cathedral in Aleppo with ancient Christian heritage
Church
Forty Martyrs Cathedral
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Forty Martyrs Cathedral
Historic Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Aleppo
Church
Khusruwiyah Mosque
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Khusruwiyah Mosque
Historic Umayyad-era mosque and ruined architectural site
Mosque
National Museum of Aleppo
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National Museum of Aleppo
Historic museum housing Syrian archaeological collections
Museum
Al-Hamadaniah Stadium
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Al-Hamadaniah Stadium
Aleppo stadium hosting football and events
Stadium
Barisha, Harem District
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Barisha, Harem District
Village in Idlib Governorate, northwestern Syria
Archaeological Site
Al-Adiliyah Mosque
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Al-Adiliyah Mosque
Historic Aleppo mosque with medieval origins
Mosque
Barad
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Barad
Ancient archaeological site in Aleppo Governorate, Syria
Archaeological Site
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleppo
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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleppo
Historic Franciscan church in Aleppo's old city
Church
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Sarmada
Town in northwestern Syria with ancient ruins
Archaeological Site
Turmanin
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Turmanin
Town in Idlib Governorate with Roman-era archaeological remains
Archaeological Site
Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
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Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
Ancient Hittite quarry with dozens of unfinished sculptures
Archaeological Site
Behramiyah Mosque
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Behramiyah Mosque
Historic Aleppo mosque with Ottoman-era features
Mosque
Central Synagogue of Aleppo
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Central Synagogue of Aleppo
Historic Aleppo synagogue and former center of Jewish community
Synagogue
Mount Barsa
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Mount Barsa
Mountain ridge overlooking Aleppo plains
Mountain
Tell Qaramel
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Tell Qaramel
Neolithic mound with early monumental architecture evidence
Archaeological Site
Basufan
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Basufan
Ancient basalt village with rock-cut tombs and ruins
Archaeological Site
Cathedral of Elijah the Prophet, Aleppo
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Cathedral of Elijah the Prophet, Aleppo
Orthodox cathedral in Aleppo with historic significance
Church
Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Aleppo
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Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Aleppo
Maronite cathedral and community church in Aleppo
Church
Aleppo Public Park
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Aleppo Public Park
Urban park in Aleppo city
Park
Saadallah al-Jabiri Square
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Saadallah al-Jabiri Square
Central Aleppo square and urban public gathering place
Square
Banastur
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Banastur
Village in Aleppo Governorate, northern Syria
Ruins
Dana South
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Dana South
Historical Site