Things to Do in Aleppo

There are 3 attractions in Aleppo. Citadel of Aleppo, medieval hilltop fortress dominating aleppo's old city, is the most popular.

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All Archaeological Sites 11 Religious Sites 11 Plazas & Squares 1 Stadiums & Sports 1 Castles & Palaces 1 Museums 1 Parks & Reserves 1

Citadel of Aleppo

Medieval hilltop fortress dominating Aleppo's old city

Castle

Great Mosque of Aleppo

Medieval mosque in Aleppo, largely destroyed in conflict

Mosque

Dead Cities

Abandoned Byzantine and Roman villages preserving ruins

Archaeological Site

Ancient City of Aleppo

Millennia-old walled city with historic citadel

Archaeological Site

Church of Saint Simeon Stylites

Ruined Byzantine church built around famous saint's column

Religious Site

Qinnasrin

Ancient Byzantine and early Islamic site near Aleppo

Ruins

Arpad, Syria

Ancient Aramean city and archaeological ruin near Aleppo

Archaeological Site

Ain Dara (archaeological site)

Iron Age temple ruins near Aleppo

Archaeological Site

Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo

Historic cathedral in Aleppo with ancient Christian heritage

Church

Forty Martyrs Cathedral

Historic Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Aleppo

Church

Khusruwiyah Mosque

Historic Umayyad-era mosque and ruined architectural site

Mosque

National Museum of Aleppo

Historic museum housing Syrian archaeological collections

Museum

Al-Hamadaniah Stadium

Aleppo stadium hosting football and events

Stadium

Al-Adiliyah Mosque

Historic Aleppo mosque with medieval origins

Mosque

Barad, Syria

Ancient archaeological site in Aleppo Governorate, Syria

Archaeological Site

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleppo

Historic Franciscan church in Aleppo's old city

Church

Sarmada

Town in northwestern Syria with ancient ruins

Archaeological Site

Turmanin

Town in Idlib Governorate with Roman-era archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

Behramiyah Mosque

Historic Aleppo mosque with Ottoman-era features

Mosque

Central Synagogue of Aleppo

Historic Aleppo synagogue and former center of Jewish community

Synagogue

Tell Qaramel

Neolithic mound with early monumental architecture evidence

Archaeological Site

Basufan

Ancient basalt village with rock-cut tombs and ruins

Archaeological Site

Cathedral of Elijah the Prophet, Aleppo

Orthodox cathedral in Aleppo with historic significance

Church

Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Aleppo

Maronite cathedral and community church in Aleppo

Church