Aleppo Citadel

Super impressed with Aleppo's citadel.

In brief:

In the Old City, on a huge mound raising 15 meters above the rest of the city.
Remains of earlier occupation (2 lion sculptures from 1st millennium BC) found, but unlikely that these levels with ever be excavated.
Most remains from 12th-15th centures AD.
Prepare for walking (E frustrated with long skirt and sandals).
Inside: views along the walls, the palace, a cavern, 2 mosques, a theater, remains of a men's suana (hamman), and more.
The city inside has multiple levels, expect to get lost going up and down stairs, in and out of entryways.
Cafes in front of the bridge provide shade, E's favorite fruit drinks (order without ice), and a chance for M to work on his nargileh skills (cough cough).