Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris
Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris is a locality in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris is situated nearby to the locality Ḩayy aş Şadīq, as well as near Ḩayy ash Shaykh Khiḑr.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Aleppo Old City and Citadel of Aleppo.
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 3½ km southwest of Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris.
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 3½ km southwest of Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris.
Saint Elias Cathedral;Maronite Cathedral
Cathedral
Saint Elijah Cathedral, is an Eastern Catholic church in Aleppo, Syria, located in the Christian quarter of al-Jdayde. It is named after the Biblical prophet Elijah. The church was built in 1873, replacing an older Maronite Church. It was renovated in 1914. Saint Elias Cathedral;Maronite Cathedral is situated 3½ km southwest of Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Al Jdeida and Aleppo.
Al Jdeida
Neighborhood
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 southwest of Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris.
Aleppo
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Aleppo is the largest city in Syria, with a population of 2.1 million in 2021. 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.
Kafr Hamrah
Town
Kafr Hamrah is a village in northern Syria, administratively part of the Aleppo Governorate, in the northwestern suburbs of Aleppo. Nearby localities include nahiya center Huraytan to the north, Anadan to the northwest and Maarat al-Atiq and Babis to the west. Kafr Hamrah is situated 9 km west of Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris.
Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Hayy ash Shaykh Faris”
- Location: Aleppo Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
36.22846° or 36° 13′ 43″ northLongitude
37.18372° or 37° 11′ 1″ eastElevation
424 metres (1,391 feet)Open location code
8G8V65HM+9FGeoNames ID
7741625
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In Other Languages
“Ḩayy ash Shaykh Fāris” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “حي الشيخ فارس”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ḩayy aş Şadīq and Ḩayy ash Shaykh Khiḑr.
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