Ḩayy al ‘Āmirīyah

Places of Interest

Al-Hamadaniah Stadium

Stadium

Photo: Nouh Hammami, CC BY 2.0.

Al-Hamadaniah Stadium is an all-seater multi-purpose stadium in Aleppo, Syria. It is mostly used for football matches and has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.

Great Mosque of Aleppo

Mosque

Photo: Argenberg, CC BY 4.0.

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 4 km northeast of Ḩayy al ‘Āmirīyah.

Gate of Antioch, Bab Antakeya

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Bāb Antakiya is a critical defense gate in Aleppo, which protects the city from the west. Bab 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. Gate of Antioch, Bab Antakeya is situated 3 km northeast of Ḩayy al ‘Āmirīyah.

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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

Photo: hovic - old aleppo album, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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 4½ km northeast of Ḩayy al ‘Āmirīyah.

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