Castle · Aleppo, Syria
Citadel of Aleppo
The Citadel of Aleppo (Arabic: قلعة حلب, romanized: Qalʿat Ḥalab) is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria. Built 1150.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Aleppo, Syria |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1150 |
| Height | Height: 50 m |
| Coordinates | 36.1992° N, 37.1625° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Citadel of Aleppo is known for
The Citadel of Aleppo (Arabic: قلعة حلب, romanized: Qalʿat Ḥalab) is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria.
About Citadel of Aleppo
The Citadel of Aleppo (Arabic: قلعة حلب, romanized: Qalʿat Ḥalab) is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre 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.
History
The recently discovered temple of the ancient storm-god Hadad dates use of the hill to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC, as referenced in cuneiform texts from Ebla and Mari. The city became the capital of Yamhad and was known as the "City of Hadad". The temple remained in use from the 24th century BC to at least the 9th century BC, as evidenced by reliefs discovered at it during excavations by German archaeologist Kay Kohlmeyer.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Aleppo |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Aleppo International Airport (ALP) |
| Distance from the airport | 3.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Aleppo International Airport (ALP) · Aleppo, Syria · 3.8 miles away
- Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT) · Gaziantep, Turkey · 54.6 miles away
- Çukurova International Airport (COV) · Tarsus, Turkey · 125.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Citadel of Aleppo?
The Citadel of Aleppo (Arabic: قلعة حلب, romanized: Qalʿat Ḥalab) is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria.
Where is Citadel of Aleppo located?
Citadel of Aleppo is in Aleppo, Syria. Its coordinates are 36.1992° N, 37.1625° E.
How do I get to Citadel of Aleppo?
The nearest town is Aleppo, and the nearest airport is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), about 3.7 miles away (straight line).
When was Citadel of Aleppo built?
Citadel of Aleppo was built 1150.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citadel_of_Aleppo — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206231 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.