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Most of the charm of the city of Aleppo lies in its glorious past, engraved in 13,000 years of history. This is one of the most ancient cities in Syria and the world. Situated near the border with Turkey, between the Euphrates River and the Levantine Sea, Aleppo was listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in 1986 thanks to its citadel, a fortress in the ancient part of the city, 50 metres above sea level, surrounded by massive crenelated walls and towers, designed in the typical Arab military architecture.
The citadel hosts historical and artistic treasures of rare beauty, such as the Umayyad Mosque, which is believed to keep the remains of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Next to it, another major landmark is the al-Madina souk, the world’s largest covered market, dating back to the Byzantine era. A maze of alleys and tiny streets stretching for almost 8 miles will take visitors on a fantastic journey of the senses, from the smell of spices that permeates the air to the tiny shops where colourful local handicrafts, silks and fine fabrics are displayed.
A succession of stone arches creates a massive covering for the souk, which has been recently brought back to new life thanks to a renovation plan that included the re-designing of the lights that played a vital role in the project.
The lighting solution, developed by Disano, included several products such as Cripto medio, Sicura, Koala and Midifloor. These luminaires encompass all the advantages of the most innovative LED technology into one source of light to guarantee stable emissions, excellent colour rendering and a high degree of efficiency for a very long service life. But that&#8217;s not all. These sources are characterised by notable savings with significant cuts in energy and maintenance costs.
The fairy-tale atmosphere of the souk is also enhanced by the accent light delivered by residential-type luminaires such as Koala and Midifloor.
From an aesthetic point of view, the linear and graceful design of these products facilitates a harmonious integration with the surroundings.
Disano&#8216;s installation not only helped give new light to the al-Madina souk but also succeeded in fully enhancing the architectural beauty of the structure, discreetly and safely.
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Al-Madina souk market