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Saint Simeon is located about 45 minutes north-west of Aleppo. It is an easy day trip, particularly if you have your own car (with or without a driver). Best is to leave Aleppo around 8am and be back by noon. You could also make a stop at al-Moushabbak Church along the way. The trip could also be extended for a visit to Deir Sema'an, right below Saint Simeon. However, if you can afford to spend an entire day, you should consider touring the numerous 'dead cities' around Saint Simeon.
Written Apr 21, 2008
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Saint Simeon is located about 45 minutes north-west of Aleppo. It is an easy day trip, particularly if you have your own car (with or without a driver). Best is...
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Saint Simeon - Qala'at Sema'an
One of the largest churches in Christendom, the Church of Saint Simeon stands in partial ruins in the countryside of Aleppo. The church was built in the late 5th century AD by Emperor Zeno on the site...
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