i dont know when & who build this,but i know inveders only once by the great king DIKRAN 200 b.c.(he inveder the half earth) u can see in this citadel how its big & huge & builded strongly 2 diffence & attack in the same time & the special thing inside the tunnels 200 km lenght 2 help survive &... More

Brilliant as a 1st time tourist, guides do speak alot of languages, if you go in summer be prepared to wear a hat, the guide will need to be tipped about 500 syrian pounds, There is a little cafeteria at the top that charges triple the price of everything but its not that bad if your a tourist

The citadel is only entered via the stone walkway near the souk. Once inside there are mosques, baths, throne rooms and many little streets connecting things. In its day this citadel could withstand sieges for the full population and the work restoring it is providing a great picture of what life would be like. The walls are in perfect condition... More

The Citadel of Aleppo (Arabic: قلعة حلب‎) is a large medieval fortified palace in the center of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria. It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. Usage of the Citadel hill dates back at least to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. Subsequently occupied by many... More

This citadel will make you feel tiny as a human being

dirty, no good maintenance,,, while its a great monument,,,,,,,

The streets, the cafes, the hammams, the souks... all are well-preserved and well-presented. A must visit area, especially the new Carlton facing the main entrance of the citadel

its a miracle , huge ,high from the land of city. best thing was the underground tunnels more than 20 each one send you far from citadel more than 40 k.miters

This city was one of my favorites in syria. The citadel was awesome. There are a lot of stairs to get to the top but it was worth it. Considering it was originally built around 630a.c. and restored many times(part of it) it is a marvel. Why can't our buildings hold up as well? The artifacts in the museum are... More