|
 | Aleppo Christian Quarter Reviews | Tips 1 - 10 of 18 |  |
 | |  |  | Christian Quarter: Church bells and incense | Tip Rating:   |  |  | |  |
There is a surprising variety of churches and cathedrals in Aleppo's Christian Quarter - Armenian Catholic, Greek Catholic, Syrian Catholic, Latin Catholic; Maronites; Syrian Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox; Chaldeans and even a small Protestant presence. Most are crowded together in the Jdaide Quarter, the legacy of Syria's early Christian heritage, Ottoman tolerance and the refuge given to the survivors of the Turkish massacres of the Armenians in the first quarter of the 20th century. Nowadays Syria is one of the few Middle Eastern countries where Christian may not only practice their religion freely , but may build new churches and educate their children in church schools. A walk through the Jdaide on a Sunday morning, when the church bells are ringing and everyone is off to church, is to think yorself in another world. Leave a Comment Directions: The Maronite and Greek Catholic churches are near each other on Saahat Farat. The 40 Martyrs Armenian Church is on Harat al-Yasmin
|
 | |  |
| | | | Christian Quarter: Jdeideh Quarter | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
Situated just to the north of the old city, the Jdeideh Quarter, which translates to "New" Quarter, isn't quite so new. It is a medieval district of town filled with charming narrow cobblestoned alleys, intricately decorated ancient façades and large mansions. The quarter was created in the 16th century (i.e., very "new" compared to the old city) initially to accommodate Christian immigrants, mostly Maronite and Armenians, who settled in Aleppo for its lucrative commercial opportunities. Christians held a special status in Aleppo by acting as intermediaries to European merchants which helped increase their community's wealth, as evidenced by the numerous palaces in this quarter. Jdeideh eventually became the main Christian neighbourhood of the city where many churches, of numerous sects, relocated. These sects include Maronite, Greek Catholic, Armenian Catholic and Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Syriac and others. Although much of the Christian population (which makes up 25% of Aleppo's total) has now moved to the adjacent and newer Aziziyeh neighbourhood, Jdeideh has experienced a revival in recent years seeing many of its medieval domed mansions converted into restaurants and boutique hotels. Jdeideh now has some of Aleppo's best restaurants and its most charming hotels, as well as many antique shops. Address: Jdeideh QuarterDirections: North of the old city, next to Aziziyeh District
|
| | |
 | 1 | 2 |  |
More Sponsored Links for Aleppo Hotels.com Official Site
Hotels.com Low Rates Guaranteed! Call a Hotel Expert. 1-800-449-4167 Air Hotel
Hotel Photos, Info & Virtual Tours Book with Expedia and Save! Flights
Compare Deals on Flights from Shermans Travel. Up to 70% off! |
|
on April 13, 2005
Aleppo
on October 30, 2003
on August 9, 2007
on December 18, 2007
