Al Ḩulwānīyah

Places of Interest

Aleppo Old City

Archaeological site

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The Ancient City of Aleppo is the historic city centre of Aleppo, 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. Aleppo Old City is situated 3 km southwest of Al Ḩulwānīyah.

Great Mosque of Aleppo

Mosque

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The Great Mosque of Aleppo, also known as the Great Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo, was the largest and one of the oldest mosques in the city of Aleppo, Syria, first built during the Umayyad Caliphate. Great Mosque of Aleppo is situated 3½ km west of Al Ḩulwānīyah.

Citadel of Aleppo

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The Citadel of Aleppo is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria. It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. Citadel of Aleppo is situated 3 km west of Al Ḩulwānīyah.

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Aleppo

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Aleppo is one of the largest cities in Syria, 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.

Al Jdeida

Neighborhood

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Al-Jdayde is a historic predominantly Christian neighbourhood of Aleppo. Noted for its winding narrow alleys, richly decorated mansions and churches—it is an area of significant cultural and historical interest. Al Jdeida is situated 3½ km west of Al Ḩulwānīyah.

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