Aleppo Governorate district, Syria

Places to visit near Aleppo

Aleppo is a city in Aleppo Governorate district, Syria, home to about 1,602,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 97 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 forts & heritage, 24 mosques & dargahs and 12 churches. The must-see places are Mahmandar Mosque (1 km), Citadel of Aleppo (1 km) and قصر الطواشي (1 km).

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Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate district, Syria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aleppo at a glance

Location
Aleppo Governorate district, Syria
Population
about 1,602,264
Coordinates
36.2012° N, 37.1612° E
Places within 50 km
203 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Aleppo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aleppo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aleppo

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aleppo. The closest is Jabal Baramah (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Aleppo

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aleppo. The closest is Khan al-Kattan (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Aleppo

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Aleppo. The closest is Mahmandar Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Aleppo

12 churches within 100 km of Aleppo. The closest is Citadel of Aleppo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aleppo

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aleppo. The closest is Bustan al Bayyadin (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aleppo

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aleppo. The closest is Sabil Ard As Sutuh (57 km); the best-known is Reyhanlı Dam (70 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Aleppo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aleppo
  2. 1 km Mahmandar Mosque · mosque, Aleppo Governorate
  3. 1 km Al-Sahibiyah Mosque · mosque, Aleppo Governorate
  4. 1 km Khan al-Kattan · heritage site, Aleppo Governorate
  5. 1 km قصر الطواشي · mosque or dargah, Aleppo Governorate
  6. 1 km Citadel of Aleppo · church, Aleppo Governorate
  7. 0 km Back to Aleppo

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From travellers near Aleppo

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How to reach Aleppo

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    Within 15 km of Aleppo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aleppo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints97106Jabal Baramah (3 km)
    Forts & heritage5381Khan al-Kattan (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2431Mahmandar Mosque (1 km)
    Other attractions1014Central Synagogue of Aleppo (1 km)
    Churches1212Citadel of Aleppo (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Bustan al Bayyadin (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Sabil Ard As Sutuh (57 km)
    Parks22Public Park (2 km)

    Aleppo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aleppo?

    Mahmandar Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Citadel of Aleppo (church, about 1 km), قصر الطواشي (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Khan al-Kattan (heritage site, about 1 km), Al-Sahibiyah Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Al-Saffahiyah Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aleppo?

    203 places on Spotwander: 97 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 forts & heritage, 24 mosques & dargahs, 10 other attractions, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aleppo?

    Jabal Baramah, about 3 km by road; Jabal An Nahs (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aleppo?

    Khan al-Kattan, about 1 km by road; Aleppo Old City (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Aleppo?

    Mahmandar Mosque, about 1 km by road; قصر الطواشي (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aleppo?

    Start in Aleppo, visit Mahmandar Mosque, then Al-Sahibiyah Mosque, then Khan al-Kattan, then قصر الطواشي, then Citadel of Aleppo, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aleppo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Aleppo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aleppo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aleppo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.