Dead Cities and Byzantine Countryside
Explore the extraordinary Dead Cities of Syria northwest of Aleppo, UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine villages abandoned in the 8th century and preserved in remarkable completeness in the dry Syrian countryside.
Aleppo Reconstruction and Resilience
Witness the extraordinary reconstruction of Aleppo after the devastating civil war damage, where Syrian craftsmen, international organizations, and returning residents are rebuilding one of the world great historic cities.
Aleppo Christian Heritage and Churches
Explore the ancient Christian communities of Aleppo, one of the oldest continuously Christian cities in the world, where Armenian, Syriac, Greek Orthodox, and Maronite churches coexist in a living multi-faith heritage.
Aleppo Cuisine and Food Heritage
Taste Aleppo cuisine, considered the finest in Syria and one of the great culinary traditions of the Arab world, where the distinctive Aleppo pepper, cherry rice dishes, and elaborate pastries reflect the city Silk Road heritage.
Aleppo Old City Heritage
Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage old city of Aleppo, one of the finest medieval urban landscapes ever created, seeing the reconstruction of the extraordinary architectural heritage damaged during the Syrian civil war.
Aleppo Ancient Covered Souks
Explore the extraordinary covered souks of Aleppo, stretching 13 kilometers through the old city, once the largest covered market complex in the world and a center of Silk Road trade for over a thousand years.
Great Mosque of Aleppo
Visit the Great Mosque of Aleppo, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and most important mosques in Syria, whose iconic 11th century minaret has been a symbol of the city for a thousand years.
Aleppo Citadel
Visit the Citadel of Aleppo, one of the greatest medieval fortresses in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a massive hill-top fortification that has dominated the city for over 3,000 years.