I usually like to start my tour of the old Fortress Wall just outside the Citadel and along the Barada River!!
I am always amazed at the sizes of the old blocks. The oldest are the largest and usually on the bottom of the wall, which makes good sense!!
The seven Gates or "Babs" are all very, very interesting and...
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