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Krak des Chevaliers
A Crusader fortress in Syria considered one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Tartus, Syria · Asia
Şāfītā is worth a stop: 10 minutes from As Sīsnīyah, 18km from Krak des Chevaliers.
Şāfītā is a town located in Tartus, Syria. With a population of 27,815, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Şāfītā sits in Syria. It's in the Asia/Damascus time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Şāfītā to your route.
Chastel Blanc (Arabic: برج صافيتا, Burj Safita or Safita Tower) is a medieval structure in Safita, western Syria. It was built by the Knights Templar during the Crusades upon prior fortifications. Located on the middle hill of Safita's three hills, it offers a commanding view of the surrounding countryside, and was aRead more
major part of the network of Crusader fortifications in the area. From the roof, a view ranging see from the Mediterranean Sea to the snow-covered mountains of Lebanon, and County of Tripoli, is offered. From Chastel Blanc ("White Castle") it would have been possible to see the Templar strongholds at Tartus and Ruad Island to the northwest, Chastel Rouge on the coastline to the southwest, Akkar to the south, and Krak des Chevaliers (the headquarters of the Syrian Knights Hospitallers) to the southeast.
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Şāfītā is located in Tartus, Syria, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8210 latitude, 36.1177 longitude.
Şāfītā has a population of approximately 27,815 people, making it a town in Syria.
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A Crusader fortress in Syria considered one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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