Aleppo · A city around its citadel

Old Aleppo

The citadel, streets and historic markets tell a trading city’s story.

UNESCO describes Aleppo’s historic urban fabric, with its citadel as a focal point. Parts of the old city were damaged, so do not assume every location is accessible.

Trace the relationship between the citadel and the surrounding market streets.

Citadel of Aleppo.jpg — Place photograph · Memorino · CC BY-SA 3.0

Aleppo Citadel 05 - Inner gate.jpg — Place photograph · Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Old Aleppo

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