Damascus – Damascus Citadel دمشق – قلعة دمشق
Located in the northwest corner of the old city, the Damascus Citadel (قلعة دمشق) was first fortified under Turkmen warlord Aziz Bin …
Aleppo – Aleppo Citadel حلب – قلعة حلب
One of the most incredible fortifications in Syria, and the whole of the Middle East, is the magnificent Aleppo Citadel (قلعة حلب). …
Homs – Citadel & City Walls حمص – القلعه و جدران المدينه
Remains of the Homs Citadel (قلعه حمص), located southwest of the old city, appear to be of Ayyubid origin. The fortifications were …
Palmyra – Qalaat Shirkuh تدمر – قلعة شيركوه
Located west of Palmyra (تدمر) and constructed with stones from its ancient ruins is the Ayyubid-era fortress Qalaat Shirkuh (قلعة شيركوه). Featuring …
Qalaat al-Hosn قلعة الحصن
Qalaat al-Hosn (قلعة الحصن), more famously known as Krak des Chevaliers, is arguably the best preserved and most impressive Crusader castle surviving …
Qalaat Jaabar قلعة جعبر
Qalaat Jaabar (قلعة جعبر) is an Ayyubid-era castle located on what was formally a hilltop position overlooking the Euphrates. Now, due to …
Qalaat al-Rahbeh قلعة الرحبة
Qalaat al-Rahbeh (قلعة الرحبة) is a small fortress located on the southwestern edge of the Euphrates river valley, near the modern town …
Qalaat Sheizar قلعة شيزر
Qalaat Sheizar (قلعة شيزر) is an impressive Arab castle located to the north of Hama (حماة) overlooking a vital river crossing point on the Orontes. …
Qalaat Abu Qubeis قلعة آبو قبيس
Among Syrians, Abu Qubeis (آبو قبيس) is one of the most popular sites in the region around Hama (حماة). To foreign visitors, however, it is …
Qalaat Mirza قلعة ميرزا
One of the most dramatically situated castles in the whole of Syria, the Crusader castle of Qalaat Mirza (قلعة ميرزا) – sometimes referred to as …