King Faisal Street
King Faisal Street (Arabic: شارع الملك فيصل) is a main street in central Aleppo, Syria. Located to the northwest of the Saadallah Al-Jabiri Square connecting the Aleppo Public Park with Al-Sabil Park.[1] The street ends up with Shihan Square to the north of the city centre.
 Saint Matilda Church and ar-Rahman Mosque at King Faisal Street | |||
| Native name | شارع الملك فيصل (Arabic) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) | ||
| Location | Al-Jamiliyah and al-Sabil districts, Aleppo, Syria | ||
| Coordinates | 36°12′47″N 37°08′28″E | ||
| Construction | |||
| Inauguration | 1919 | ||
History
King Faisal street was founded in 1919, to connect al-Jamiliyah district at the city centre with al-Sabil park, through the Syriac district. It was named in the honour of Faisal I the king of Syria.
In 1964, the Saint Matilda Melkite Greek church was opened on the street. Later in 1994, Al-Rahman mosque was built on the street, adjacent to al-Sabil park.
The street served as a highway until 2008 when the separating green row of trees was removed and the street was turned to a single-way avenue.
Gallery
King Faisal street in 1950.jpg.webp)
Saint Matilda church
Al-Rahman mosque on Faisal street
