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The Great Nuri Mosque
Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo's most famous historic mosque, with the celebrated square minaret of Zangid architecture, connected in history to the house of Nur ad-Din from which Salah ad-Din rose.
Story & history
Nur al-Din Zangi built it in the 6th century AH with its distinctive square minaret; it suffered severe damage in the modern battles of Aleppo and international bodies are restoring it.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- A square Zangid-style minaret
- Among the greatest buildings of the Levant
- Beside Aleppo's old souks
Visiting tip
Best combined with a tour of the old city markets.