Aleppo is a beautiful city situated in northern Syria. It is one of the four sites in Syria on the world Heritage list of UNESCO. It is strategically located at the intersection of several trade routes from second millennium B.C. Aleppo was ruled by the Arabs, Hittites, Ottomans, Mongols, Assyrians, and Mamelukes. Aleppo is an ideal holiday destination for travelers who love archeology and arts as the place has over 600 archeological sites. It is a place where you can enjoy a vacation completely with your family.
Tourist Attractions in Aleppo
There are several places of interest in Aleppo in Syria.
If you are planning a trip to Aleppo, you should definitely visit Aleppo Citadel and Saint Simeon’s Basilica (Qalaat Sam’aan). The city has a rich historical as well as cultural background.
Aleppo Citadel: The Aleppo Citadel is one of Aleppo’s major historical architectural sites. Located at hilltop within the center of the city, it can be viewed from everywhere. The Citadel has been used for serving different purposes at different times. However, the Citadel mainly served as a fortress for defense. It was used by the crusaders as well as by some of the other conquerors of Aleppo. If you are really interested to visit this Citadel, then just book a tour as daily tours are available to the fortress. Though it is mainly an Islamic landmark, travelers will also find remains of the Roman as well as the Byzantine civilizations.
Aleppo Citadel has an elliptical base along with a surrounding moat so as to protect it from external attacks. Since there are no signs explaining the right direction or the major attractions inside the structure, the travelers can take the help of guidebooks to find out these major attractions.
Saint Simeon’s Basilica: Saint Simeon’s Basilica (Qalaat Sam’aan) is situated at a distance of about 30 miles from Aleppo. The greatest attraction here is an old church which is very renowned for St. Simeon, its hermit. The church was constructed surrounding the pillar where he lived and prayed. Over the years, the pillar as well as the church became a popular pilgrimage center. There are several organized tours that are conducted to Saint Simeon’s Basilica. The church looks much more beautiful in the spring due to the freshly bloomed flowers.
Just visit Aleppo and be a part of this serene experience.
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