🇸🇾 Syria
Aleppo
Aleppo (Halab in Arabic) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world — people have lived here for at least 8,000 years. Before the Syrian civil war, it was the commercial capital of Syria and one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the Middle East: the Citadel of Aleppo (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the medieval covered souks (the longest in the world), and the old city mosques and khans were extraordinary. The city suffered severe damage during the 2012–2016 battle for Aleppo but reconstruction is ongoing and some areas are accessible to visitors. This guide reflects Aleppo's historic character.