#1 most popular of 5 things to do in Aleppo
- "The Citadel of Aleppo is a must-see, no doubt about it. In fact, it’s practically unavoidable. It sits there atop a large hill, on the edge of the Old City, staring down with protecting eyes, its towering walls
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#2 most popular of 5 things to do in Aleppo
- "By far the most impressive set of ruins around Aleppo are those of the Basillica of St. Simeon, known as Qala’at Samaan in Arabic. Lying on the top of a large limestone hill, St. Simeon is an impressive
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#3 most popular of 5 things to do in Aleppo
- "The Jdide Quarter (the New Quarter) is probably the most interesting part of Aleppo after the Old City. Built in the late Ottoman period (17th to 18th centuries), it’s not exactly what many of us would call new.
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#4 most popular of 5 things to do in Aleppo
- "The limestone hills surrounding Aleppo were, for much of history, considered uninhabitable. There was little water and little fertile land and, in addition to that, the area was prone to multiple invasions and
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#5 most popular of 5 things to do in Aleppo
- "The main jewellery shops are in the gold souq, in the north-east corner, close to the citadel, and in the Christian quarter of Jdeide, particularly around the main square.
Almost all the dealers are Armenian,
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