Qala'at Areimah

Syria / Tartus / Safita /
 castle ruins, archaeological site, fortification, crusader
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Areima Castle, built by the Crusaders before1149 to help safeguard the routes between Tortosa and Tripoli, taken and destroyed by Nur ed Din 1171, retaken and renovated by the Crusaders one year later, taken again by the Muslims under Salah ed Din in 1188 and taken a last time by the crusaders shortly later, who kept it until their general retreat 1291.
A visit is not too impressive in terms of the ruins, but nevertheless you should do it as you can enjoy a breathtaking view onto the Mount Lebanon and the coast.
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Coordinates:   34°44'40"N   36°2'32"E
This article was last modified 10 years ago