Al-Halawiyah School

Al-Halawiyah School - Travel to the Old City of Aleppo to visit this historic madrasa, originally built in the 12th century. - Admire its stone façade and courtyard, reflecting classic Ayyubid and later Mamluk architectural styles. - Step inside to see the prayer hall and study rooms, once central to Islamic learning and scholarship. - Note the reuse of earlier Byzantine structures, as the site was adapted into a madrasa during Islamic rule. - Reflect on its role as both a religious school and a cultural landmark in Aleppo’s scholarly tradition. - Explore the surrounding Old City streets, where mosques, khans, and souqs highlight Aleppo’s layered history.