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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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Tartus, Syria · Asia
Ţarţūs sits on the route: 10 minutes from Arwād, 40km from Krak des Chevaliers.
Ţarţūs is a city located in Tartus, Syria. With a population of 458,327, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ţarţūs 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 Ţarţūs to your route.
Tartus (Arabic: طَرْطُوس / ALA-LC: Ṭarṭūs; also known as Tartous and also historically known in the County of Tripoli as Tortosa) is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria (after Latakia), and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. Tartus was under theRead more
governance of Latakia Governorate until the 1970s, when it became a separate governorate. The population is 458,327 (2023 estimate). In the summer it is a vacation spot for many Syrians.
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Ţarţūs is located in Tartus, Syria, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8890 latitude, 35.8866 longitude.
Ţarţūs has a population of approximately 458,327 people, making it a city 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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