"From the Crusader's castle!" Top 5 Page for this destination Al Karak by Djinn76

Al Karak Travel Guide: 38 reviews and 104 photos

Small halt on the King's highway from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum

Unfortuantely I have only spent the time needed to visit this impressive castle

Last visit to Al Karak: Oct 2004
Intro Updated Jan 3, 2005
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Reviews (6)

From the other side Things to Do (6)

That's the other side of the castle, the walls are not so high. That's also where was located the main entrance to the... more travel advice

Impressive Landscape Things to Do (6)

If only for the lanscape, it makes full sense to climb to the top of the castle.. This kind of fortress was always built... more travel advice

the Church Things to Do (6)

This is the remaining of the church. It makes sense to have one since the crusaders were Christians!! As a side note,... more travel advice

The wall Things to Do (6)

Quite impressive from the top!! Even more when you know the torture invented by Renaud De Chatillon, the second owner of... more travel advice

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freya_heaven Jan 5, 2005 at 2:21 PM

You are so right about the amazing views from the top! I really enjoyed Karak Castle, (my current ID photo was actually taken there!) Renaud De Chatillon was not a nice chap! Lovely page (~_~)