Arḑ al Ḩamrā

Arḑ al Ḩamrā is a locality in , . Arḑ al Ḩamrā is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Aleppo Old City and Citadel of Aleppo.

Archaeological site
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The Ancient City of Aleppo is the historic city centre of , Syria. Prior to the Syrian Civil War, many districts of the ancient city remained essentially unchanged since they were initially constructed between the 11th and 16th centuries. is situated 3½ km southwest of Arḑ al Ḩamrā.

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The is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of , northern . It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. is situated 4 km southwest of Arḑ al Ḩamrā.

Cathedral
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Saint Elijah Cathedral, is an Eastern Catholic church in , Syria, located in the Christian quarter of . It is named after the Biblical prophet Elijah. The church was built in 1873, replacing an older Maronite Church. It was renovated in 1914. is situated 4 km west of Arḑ al Ḩamrā.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aleppo and Al Jdeida.

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is one of the largest cities in , with a population of over 2 million. One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, it has a wealth of historical sites, and its old city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Neighborhood
Al-Jdayde is a historic predominantly Christian neighbourhood of . Noted for its winding narrow alleys, richly decorated mansions and churches—it is an area of significant cultural and historical interest. is situated 4 km west of Arḑ al Ḩamrā.

Arḑ al Ḩamrā

Latitude
36.2183° or 36° 13′ 6″ north
Longitude
37.19771° or 37° 11′ 52″ east
Elevation
423 metres (1,388 feet)
Open location code
8G8V659X+83
Geo­Names ID
7740406
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In Other Languages

“Arḑ al Ḩamrā” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “أرض الحمرا”

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