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“Saint Simeon Citadel” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 19 attractions in Aleppo
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Attraction type: Military base/facility, Historic site
Address: Aleppo
Syria

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“Fabulous-major highlight of a trip to Syria”
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5 of 5 stars
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10 Jan 2009
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The citadel of St. Simeon is fabulous on several levels. The site dates back to the 5th century C.E. and became famous with the arrival of Simeon, who made the site a major tourist attraction/pilgrimage destination even during his lifetime. Simeon used to stand on a pillar in order to get away from people and meditate on God (you can... more

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