Aleppo is a charming city in northern Syria recognized for being one of the 4 Syrian sites on the UNESCO's world Heritage list. Located at the crossroads of several trade routes from the 2nd millennium B.C., and considered one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, Aleppo was ruled successively by the Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes and Ottomans.

The striking sight of the 13th-century citadel with "an austere grandeur of its own" and the suddenness of its appearance makes it seem almost unreal. The 12th century Great Mosque and various 17th century madrassas, palaces and hammams all form part of the city's cohesive and unique urban fabric.

Abraham (pbuh) is said to have camped on the acropolis which, long before his time, served as the foundation of a fortress where the Aleppo citadel is standing now. He milked his grey cow there; hence Aleppo's name "Halab Al-Shahba".

Aleppo is also famous for its architecture; for its attractive churches, mosques, schools, tombs and baths.

Come to Aleppo and experience daily life in an ancient Arab city where you will hear tweeting birds, voices of local grocery owners and this charming fusion between the old and new part of the city.

Aleppo is a twenty first century city too.

Discovering Aleppo will be easy during our Day Out, Eye on Aleppo Activity, and tourist site tours!!!!

Tourist Attractions

There are multiple Tourist Attractions in Aleppo which is the second largest city of Syria. The rich cultural and historical background along with the dominance of the place as a religious destination also accounts for the numerous tourist attractions in Aleppo. The visitors to the city must not forget to see Aleppo Citadel, Aleppo and the Saint Simeon's basilica (Qalaat Sam'aan), Aleppo which are the two principal tourist attractions in Aleppo. The different attractions in Aleppo can be accessed easily by the tourists coming here because of a well established system of transportation.

Cuisine

The Syrian cuisine is varied and rich, in view of the fertility of Syrian lands and the abundance of their crops which enable the cook to be a master and to diversify in his choice and talent in the preparation of fresh meals made of vegetables, legumes and meats.

The Syrian table is always decorated with the various delicious pastries famous all over the world. Travelers do not miss to take with them on their leaving the country samples of these sweets to give them as presents to their dear friends and family members. These desserts are followed by fresh or dried fruits grown in Syrian fields.