Major city
Aleppoحلب
Check your own government's travel advice before considering Aleppo, Syria's largest city.
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Aleppo is Syria's largest city by population, in the north. Its old city and citadel are a UNESCO World Heritage site and were heavily damaged in the conflict. Reconstruction is ongoing.
At a glance
- Known for
- Citadel of Aleppo · Old souks · Great Mosque · Cuisine
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot)
- Nights
- 1–2
- Airports
- ALP Aleppo International (Flight availability changes; check the operator.)
Where to sleep
Central Aleppo
Limited options; check current availability.
Getting around
Taxis and minibuses; conditions vary.
Watch out
- Check your own government's travel advice before you go; many governments advise against travel.
- Damage and unexploded ordnance may remain in some areas.
- Services such as power and communications may be limited.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aleppo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Wikivoyage — Aleppo (secondary)