Things to Do in Azaz

There are 2 attractions in Azaz. Citadel of Aleppo, medieval hilltop fortress dominating aleppo's old city, is the most popular.

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Citadel of Aleppo

Medieval hilltop fortress dominating Aleppo's old city

Castle

2

Great Mosque of Aleppo

Medieval mosque in Aleppo, largely destroyed in conflict

Mosque

3

Dead Cities

Abandoned Byzantine and Roman villages preserving ruins

Archaeological Site

4

Ancient City of Aleppo

Millennia-old walled city with historic citadel

Archaeological Site

5

Church of Saint Simeon Stylites

Ruined Byzantine church built around famous saint's column

Religious Site

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Cyrrhus

Ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins near Aleppo

Archaeological Site

7

Arpad, Syria

Ancient Aramean city and archaeological ruin near Aleppo

Archaeological Site

8

Ain Dara (archaeological site)

Iron Age temple ruins near Aleppo

Archaeological Site

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Cathedral of Saint Elijah, Aleppo

Historic cathedral in Aleppo with ancient Christian heritage

Church

10

Forty Martyrs Cathedral

Historic Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Aleppo

Church

11

Khusruwiyah Mosque

Historic Umayyad-era mosque and ruined architectural site

Mosque

12

National Museum of Aleppo

Historic museum housing Syrian archaeological collections

Museum

13

Al-Hamadaniah Stadium

Aleppo stadium hosting football and events

Stadium

14

Al-Adiliyah Mosque

Historic Aleppo mosque with medieval origins

Mosque

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Barad, Syria

Ancient archaeological site in Aleppo Governorate, Syria

Archaeological Site

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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleppo

Historic Franciscan church in Aleppo's old city

Church

17

Turmanin

Town in Idlib Governorate with Roman-era archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

18

Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop

Ancient Hittite quarry with dozens of unfinished sculptures

Archaeological Site

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Behramiyah Mosque

Historic Aleppo mosque with Ottoman-era features

Mosque

20

Central Synagogue of Aleppo

Historic Aleppo synagogue and former center of Jewish community

Synagogue

21

Mount Barsa

Mountain ridge overlooking Aleppo plains

Mountain

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Tell Qaramel

Neolithic mound with early monumental architecture evidence

Archaeological Site

23

Basufan

Ancient basalt village with rock-cut tombs and ruins

Archaeological Site

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Cathedral of Elijah the Prophet, Aleppo

Orthodox cathedral in Aleppo with historic significance

Church

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Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Aleppo

Maronite cathedral and community church in Aleppo

Church

26

Aleppo Public Park

Urban park in Aleppo city

Park

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Saadallah al-Jabiri Square

Central Aleppo square and urban public gathering place

Square

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Banastur

Village in Aleppo Governorate, northern Syria

Ruins