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There are multiple Tourist Attractions in Aleppo which is the second largest city of Syria. The rich cultural and historical background along with the dominance of the place as a religious destination also accounts for the numerous tourist attractions in Aleppo. The visitors to the city must not forget to see the citadel, Aleppo and the Saint Simeon's basilica (Qalaat Sam'aan), Aleppo which are the two principal tourist attractions in Aleppo. The different attractions in Aleppo can be accessed easily by the tourists coming here because of a well established system of transportation.

The citadel of Aleppo holds a special importance in the landscape of Aleppo as well as for your Aleppo Travel. It is situated on the hilltop within the city center and can be seen from almost everywhere. Used in different times and for different purposes, the citadel's main function was however as a defense fortress. This was used by the crusaders and other conquerers of Aleppo. There are daily tours undertaken to the citadel. Though this is primarily an Islamic landmark, the tourist can also find remains of the Byzantine and Roman civilization. The citadel, Aleppo is comprised of an elliptical base with a surrounding moat to prevent its invasion from outside. It has a great architectural and historical prominence and parts of it were also used for residential and religious purposes in the later part. The tourists will be able to access a cafe once inside the citadel. Since there is no sign to indicate the direction or major places of interest within the structure, the visitor can take a guidebook to locate these centers of interest. However you can also take the help of organized tours for these Aleppo Tourist attractions.

The other Tourist attractions in Aleppo are the Saint Simeon's basilica (Qalaat Sam'aan), Aleppo which is placed at a distance of 30 miles from Aleppo. It mainly comprises of an old church which was famous for its hermit, St. Simeon. The church was a built encircling the pillar where Simeon had lived. He gained popularity as a mystic and religious person so much so that he became renowned throughout the world and had a large following. The pillar and eventually the church became a major center for pilgrimage. The grounds of the site are very beautiful and organized tours are conducted to the place. The place will give you a chance to get away from the city. The best option for you is to take a taxi or to take a micro bus to the closest town along your Aleppo tours.

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Tourist Attractions in Aleppo
Saint Simeon's Basilica, Aleppo	The Citadel, Aleppo