Aleppo 2007

Khaldiyeh, Aleppo 2007

Mountains of Lattakia 2007

Mokambo, Aleppo

Bab Al-Faraj, Old City of Aleppo 2010

Saad Allah Jabri Square, Aleppo City 2010

Golden River Restaurant - مطعم نهر الذهب - (Aleppo - حلب)

I went with some friends to this restaurant for the first time. It was on the outskirts of Aleppo and I must admit it was a wonderful place to sit and eat. It is obvious how much has been spent on the Arabian and Roman style architecture and decorations.









Just like most of the big restaurants in Syria there is a big swimming pool in the middle of the seating areas. In the daytime when it is hot during the summer the pool is open whilst at night it is closed for the restaurant. The pool really adds to a relaxing experience.

Mogambo area - المكمبو - (Aleppo - حلب)

The Mogambo area is located in the relatively new part of western Aleppo. It is known for its large shopping areas and a recently opened mall conveniently called the New Mall which is located across the main Mogambo roundabout. It is also a popular destination for leisure with a wide range of posh restaurants and cafes located near hotels. There is also an indoor ice rink and 5D cinema. Aleppo residents regularly visit Mogambo for shopping and leisure.
Mogambo properties are large and the residents are evidently wealthy and more liberal than other Aleppians.
The large neighbourhood has been growing fast with many businesses and lush properties springing up.

Some pictures taken in the morning. It is calm due to most people staying indoors to avoid the heat from the summer sun. It may look dead as a result but the chatter coming from the balconies is almost unavoidable and really adds to a nice environment. The area is really bustling at night;


And later on I enjoy an amazing lemon and mint drink at a cafe. Lemon and mint may not sound too appealing to many but this was really good;

Aleppo citadel (summer 2009) - (Aleppo - حلب)

Here is a couple of pictures I took of the citadel last summer. It was in the early morning so there weren't many people around. Inside the citadel however it was full of tourists, mostly from Germany.






Here's some of the coaches that delivered the tourists :)



In the morning and early afternoon the citadel, and many areas around it, will have many tourists whilst the locals tend to come later when the temperatures cool down and the sun sets. Not surprising since tourists go after the sun!

A rainbow in Aleppo central park

As I was taking a walk around Aleppo central park with my cousin we came across this beautiful site. The full rainbow from the sun glaring onto the water droplets produced by the fountains added to the beauty of the park's nature.