UNESCO World HeritageHidden gem
Old City Gates of Aleppo
Where the walls opened
Old Aleppo · Aleppo
Overview
Several of Aleppo's medieval city gates survive around the old quarter, marking the historic wall line and the routes into the market district.
Why visit
- Medieval fortified gateways
- Traces of the wall circuit
- Good orientation for a walking route
Historical layers
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