History and architrecture in Aleppo

11Oct10

Aleppo is considered by many as the most cosmopolitan city in the Middle East. And we can only consider it as a common sense assumption: during its millennial history, Aleppo has had constant commercial connections with both Europe and the rest of Asia. Which, of course, resulted in a splendid mix of architectural styles, which gives modern Aleppo its much appreciated eclecticism. The tumultuous history was yet another factor to contribute to Aleppo’s variety of styles. The city has faced many attacks and was in many times determined to raise from its own ashes. And last, not least, one can observe an interesting mix between the islamic influences and the christian and jewish influences. Aleppo has never lost its status as a commercial hub in the Middle East, so it actually never ceased to attract business men, adventurers and traders from all corners of the world, many of them decoded to settle here, which resulted in various ethnic groups living together and a prolific cultural climate. Nowadays Aleppo awaits visitors with an abundance of historic buildings and museums, as well as that unique mix of colors and scents that one can only find in the Middle East. If you want to find out more about what you can actually visit here, all you need to do is take a look at this Alepo Sights guide.