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📍  Aleppo Citadel

✈️  Aleppo International Airport (ALP)

🚗  11.4 KM

⏱️  24 minutes

The Aleppo Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a large medieval fortified palace in the old city of Aleppo. Historically significant, it showcases layers of civilizations from Roman, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods. Before the Syrian Civil War, visitors could explore the citadel's various structures, including mosques, palaces, and military defenses. Accessibility information is limited due to the conflict, and solo visits might be challenging or unsafe depending on the current security situation. Guided tours were previously available to provide historical context. Seasonal restrictions might apply due to weather conditions, but the primary concern is the ongoing conflict, severely impacting visitation. Given the instability, determining a cost or typical visit duration is impossible; current travel is not advised.