Ḩayy al Khālidīyah
District of Aleppo
Aleppo Governorate - Syria

Bab Antakeya

Bāb Antakiya formed one of the most important defense gates in Aleppo, protecting the city from the west. Baba Antakiya is located in the centre of the western wall of the old city of Aleppo, and its name was derived from Antioch, the capital of ancient Syria, as the gate was the main exit which was leading to the city of Antioch. It is one of the oldest gates built due to its strategic site thus going through several construction periods.

Located at 36.1987, 37.1515 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ziyarat, Gates of Aleppo

International School of Aleppo

Founded in 1977, the English language International School of Aleppo (ISA) is the only International Baccalaureate World School in Syria. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. The school's other major programs include International General Certificate of Secondary Education for 9th and 10th graders. The ISA is a co-educational day school sponsored by International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).

Located at 36.1944, 37.1194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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International Baccalaureate schools in Syria, Education in Aleppo, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Educational institutions established in 1977

Central Synagogue of Aleppo

The Central Synagogue of Aleppo,, also known as the Great Synagogue of Aleppo, Joab's Synagogue or Al-Bandara Synagogue, has been a Jewish place of worship since the 5th century C.E. When it functioned, it was considered the main synagogue of the Syrian Jewish community. The synagogue is noted as being the location where the Aleppo codex was housed for over five hundred years until it was burned by the Arabs in a pogrom against Jews in 1947. This synagogue still stands.

Located at 36.2, 37.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Synagogues in Syria, Jewish Syrian history, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Medieval synagogues, 9th-century synagogues, Synagogues in the Ottoman Empire

Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church

The Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church, is an Armenian Evangelical church in Aleppo, Syria. The church has been established in 1852. The building that is currently being used as a place of worship was built in 1923. The Church has a wealthy past.

Located at 36.2079, 37.1506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Armenian churches in Syria, Churches in Aleppo, Armenian churches, Religious buildings completed in 1923

Bab al-Faraj (Aleppo)

Bab al-Faraj (Gate of Deliverance) or Bab al-Faradis was one of the 9 major gates of ancient Aleppo located at the north of the old Syrian city.

Located at 36.2039, 37.1525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates of Aleppo

Bab al-Nasr (Aleppo)

Bab al-Nasr meaning the Gate of Victory, is one of the nine historical gates of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. It was partially ruined during the Ottoman rule over Syria.

Located at 36.2039, 37.1606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Ayyubid architecture, Ziyarat, Gates of Aleppo

Bab al-Jinan

Bāb Jnēn (Gate of Gardens) was one of the gates of Aleppo that used to lead to gardens on the banks of the Quwēq river. The gate was demolished about 120 years ago in order to widen the road. There used to be numerous exchangers and storage houses for goods near the gate, and a pine dating back to the 16th century. The gate had a tower called the "serpent tower" in which was said to be a talisman capable of protecting from serpent bites. Bāb Jnēn today is the site of a traditional souk.

Located at 36.2019, 37.1519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ayyubid architecture, Gates of Aleppo

Al-Uthmaniyah Madrasa

Al-Uthmaniyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located in the northern Al-Farafira district near Bab al-Nasr of the old city of Aleppo, Syria. It was established by Ottoman Pasha Al-Duraki in 1730 and was originally named Madrasa Ridaiya. The madrasa, which includes a mosque, boasts one of the tallest minarets in Aleppo, built in the traditional Ottoman pencil-shaped style. It is centered on a large courtyard with small garden plots.

Located at 36.2033, 37.1567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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School buildings completed in 1730, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Sharafiyah Madrasa

Al-Sharafiyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located to the northeast of the Great Mosque of the Ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. It was founded by 'Abd al-Rahim ibn al-'Ajami and his son Sharaf al-Din 'Abdul Rahman. A waqf was instituted for the madrasa in 1242, the year of its completion. The building is rectangular with the elaborately ornamented entrance portal situated in the middle of the western side.

Located at 36.1997, 37.1578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1240s architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Ahmadiyah Madrasa

Al-Ahmadiyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located in the Jallum district of old Aleppo, Syria. The architectural style of this building resembles the Tekyes structures. The madrasa is rich with rare types of calligraphy used in the ornate inscriptions.

Located at 36.1985, 37.1567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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School buildings completed in 1724, Ottoman architecture, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Halawiyah Madrasa

Al-Halawiyah Madrasa is a madrasah complex located in al-Jalloum district of the Ancient city of Aleppo, Syria. It is built in 1124 on the site of Aleppo's Great Byzantine Cathedral of Saint Helena of the 5th century, where, according to tradition, a Roman temple once stood. Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, built a great Byzantine cathedral there.

Located at 36.1995, 37.1559 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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5th-century architecture, Conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques, Byzantine sacred architecture, Former church buildings, Madrasas in Aleppo

Al-Nuqtah Mosque

The Masjid al-Nuqtah is a mosque located on Mount Jawshan in Aleppo, Syria. The main feature of the mosque is a stone believed to be stained with the blood of Husayn ibn ‘Alī by Shī‘ah Muslims. Also located near this mosque on Mount Jawshan, is a mashad (shrine) known as Mashad al-Siqt . As the prisoners of Karbalā were passing through Aleppo, one of wives of Husayn had a miscarriage. The still-born child was named Muhsin, and buried at this place.

Located at 36.1953, 37.1328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ziyarat, Arabic architecture, Shia mosques, Shia Islam in Syria, Shrines, Twelvers, Islamic architecture, Islamic holy places, Mosques in Aleppo

Al-Shibani Church

Al-Shibani Building, also called Al-Shibani School and Church is a 12th century religious and cultural centre located in "Al-Jalloum" district at the heart of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. The complex is located to the west of Al-Saffahiyah mosque and to the south of Suq Khan Al-Nahhaseen.

Located at 36.1972, 37.1561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Syria, Churches in Aleppo, Religion in Syria, Buildings and structures completed in the 12th century

Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square

Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square is the central town square at the heart of the Syrian city of Aleppo. It is the most important square in the city, experiencing most of the celebrations and festivals in Aleppo. The square is adjacent to the "Aleppo Public Park", intersected by "Majd Al-Deen Al-Jabiri" street from the east and "Kamel Al-Ghazzi" street from the west. It took its name from the Syrian patriotic leader and politician; the former prime minister Saadallah al-Jabiri.

Located at 36.2069, 37.1475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Aleppo

Liberty Square, Aleppo

The Liberty Square is an important square at the Aziziyah district, downtown Aleppo, Syria. Intersected by Yusuf al-Azma street from the south to the north, the square is considered to be the beginning of Qestaki al-Homsi street and the end of Faris al-Khoury street from the east, where the church of Saint Michael the Archangel of the Melkite Greek Catholics is located. The main entrance of the Aleppo Public Park is located at the western side of the square on "Majd Al-Deen Al-Jabiri" street.

Located at 36.2089, 37.1506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Aleppo

Sabaa Bahrat Square, Aleppo

Sabaa Bahrat Square is one of the most important squares in Aleppo, Syria. Located at the intersection of "Abdel Menem Riyad street" with "Al-Mutanabbi" street within the ancient part of the city, the square is an important junction between the old city and modern Aleppo. Many important official buildings are located around the square, including the Aleppo Chamber of Industry, Coral Julia Dumna Hotel and the main entrance of Suweiqa; one of the largest covered markets of the old city.

Located at 36.2019, 37.1558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Squares in Aleppo

Aleppo 7 April Stadium

7 April Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in the Syrian city of Aleppo owned and operated by the municipality of Aleppo. Opened in 1948, the venue is considered to be the oldest football stadium in Syria. The stadium is used for football matches and is home to Syrian 2nd Division football club Al-Yarmouk SC Aleppo.

Located at 36.2008, 37.1356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Syria, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Sports venues completed in 1948, Aleppo, 1948 establishments in Syria

Aleppo Public Park

Public Park of Aleppo is a 17 hectare urban park located in Aleppo, Syria. With its hexagonal shape the park is located in Gare de Baghdad district covering an area between Jamiliyeh and Aziziyeh districts. It is bordered by "Majd Al-Deen Al-Jabiri" street from the east, "Kamel Al-Ghazzi" street from the west and Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square from the south. The park is intersected by Queiq River. The park is home to many art works of famous Syrian sculptors.

Located at 36.2097, 37.1472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Al-Madina Souq

Al-Madina Souq is the covered souq-market located at the heart of the Syrian city of Aleppo within the walled ancient part of the city. With its long and narrow alleys, al-Madina Souq is the largest covered historic market in the world, with an approximate length of 13 kilometers. It is a major trade centre for imported luxury goods, such as raw silk from Iran, spices and dyes from India and many other products.

Located at 36.2, 37.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Souqs, Aleppo, History of Syria, Arabic architecture

Aleppo College

Aleppo College is a high school based in the Syrian city of Aleppo since 1916. The roots of the college are traced back to the Central Turkey College of Aintab founded between 1874-1876 by the American Mission Board in the Ottoman Empire to serve the large number of Christian Armenian population in the region.

Located at 36.1997, 37.1258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1916, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Schools in Syria, Education in Aleppo

Khanqah al-Farafira

Khanqah al-Farafira is a 13th century sufi monastery located in "Al-Farafira" district at the heart of the Ancient City of Aleppo, Syria. It was built in 1237 by the efforts of Dayfa Khatun the regent ruler of Aleppo from 1237 to 1244 and the wife of Az-Zahir Ghazi. The building was a centre for sufis and dervishes. The original name of the building was ar-Rabat al-Nasiri.

Located at 36.2025, 37.1608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Syria, Religion in Syria, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Buildings and structures completed in the 13th century

University of Aleppo

University of Aleppo is a public university located in Aleppo, Syria. It is the second largest university in Syria after the University of Damascus. The University has over 61,000 undergraduate students, over 1,500 graduate students and approximately 2400 faculty members as of the 2005/2006 school year.

Located at 36.2111, 37.1183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities in Syria, Buildings and structures in Aleppo, Educational institutions established in 1958, University of Aleppo, Libraries in Syria

Abu Abdo (ful parlor)

Abu Abdo al-fawwal is a ful parlor located in Aleppo, Syria. The shop was established in 1885 by Abdel Razzaq "Abu Abdo" al-Masri at al-Hatab Square, near the Zamaria house in the the Jdeydeh Quarter of the Ancient City of Aleppo. It is famous for levantine and Aleppo style fūl dishes.

Located at 36.2076, 37.158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1885 establishments in the Ottoman Empire, Buildings and structures in Aleppo

King Faisal Street

King Faisal Street is a main street in central Aleppo, Syria. Located to the northwest of the Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square connecting the Aleppo Public Park with Al-Sabil Park. The street ends up with Shihan Square to the north of the city centre.

Located at 36.2131, 37.1411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aleppo, Streets in Syria

Al-Sabil Park

Al-Sabil Park is a 6 hectare urban park located in Aleppo, Syria. With its rectangular shape the park is located in al-Sabil district on King Faisal Street.

Located at 36.2192, 37.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Aleppo