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| Page Views: 1,727 Last Visit to Syria: July, 2002 | Krak de Chevalier by MalenaN - last update: Feb 13, 2003 |
Krak des Chevaliers is the most impressive Crusader Castle. It is about 10 km north of the road between Tartus and Homs. The castle can easily be visited on a daytrip from Hama. Both the Cairo and the Riad Hotel are organising tours. The admission to the castle is 50 SP. |
It is very big and well preserved. It takes hours to explore it all. |
It is very well built and it stood against many attacks and sieges. It was actually the last castle the Christian Crusaders held when all others had been taken over by the Islamic armies. The Christians had stores of supplies to last for five years but choosed to give it up after a few months - it had become like a prison and it is easy to understand that they choosed to give it up and get a safe departure home. |
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jgemini65 Tue Jul 22, 2008 01:38 UTC
Good stuff! I have always heard good things about Syria...looks like an adventure! | Luchonda Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:48 UTC
Very informative/usefull tips - thx for sharing | scottishvisitor Wed Jun 27, 2007 20:34 UTC
You had a tough time with the hotel - what a dreadful experience = hard to imagine how far SYRIA dates back + it has so much history to share + thanks for the tour | Franklennrocha Mon Apr 30, 2007 22:31 UTC
Hi, Sorry , I like very very your photos, have problem to you.. tks.. You live in?? |
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