Aleppo - Χαλέπι

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The Aleppo (Aleppo) is its big city Syria and one of the oldest cities on Earth. It is located in the northwest of the country and is its second largest city Syria.

At a glance

Ideal period of visit


How to get there

By air

The airport is one of the largest in Syria, serving 1.5 million passengers annually. From here, Syrian Air flies to all major international destinations. The largest airlines also fly directly.

By train

By road

By bus you can come from Turkey, Damascus and from many major cities in Syria.

Orient yourself


How to move

The city does not have a remarkable public transport network. The main means of transport are taxis and buses. Fares are very cheap.

What to see

The fortress of Aleppo

The most important attractions of Aleppo are the fortress, and the old town around it.

Entertainment


Studies


Job opportunities


What will you buy


Where are you going to eat?

The cuisine in Aleppo is genuinely Syrian. Grilled lamb, french fries, salads, poultry and rice are served. Falafel is also very tasty. Try the quiche, which is made from beans, hummus, olive oil and other genuine and pure ingredients.

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Where to go for coffee - drink

For those who love the nightlife, there is a Christian neighborhood, where traffic is allowed all night. There you will find many nightclubs, bars and shops. From music you will find Arabic from traditional to pop music, but not western music, which in Aleppo is completely rare. At night you can also shop in the main shopping streets of the bazaar. Men at night are used to sitting in the park and drinking tea while smoking hookah.

Where will you stay?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits


Stay safe

Security and cleanliness reign in Aleppo. But beware of traffic and cars, which drive dangerously.


Health and precautions


Communications


Small problems


Next destinations

You can make many excursions by bus and bus to Damascus, Homs, Hama, and other destinations.


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