Castles of Syria exhibits the rich tradition of the people of Syria. There are several castles in Syria that have been drawing the attention of several tourists visiting Syria. Some of the most famous
castles of Syria have been listed below
- Margat
- Shaizar
- Shmemis
- Bosra Castle
- Olleiqa Castle
- Apamea Castle
- Damascus Citadel
- Krak des Chevaliers
- Chastel Blanc in Safita
- Qasr ibn Wardan
Among the above mentioned
Castles of Syria, Margat was a crusader fortress of modern Syria. This old fortress was situated on a hill top about 500 metres above the sea level. It is said that Margat castle had been formed by an extinct volcano on the road between Latakia and Tripoli. From it the the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea can be enjoyed. It had a long history behind its formation.
On the other hand, Damascus Citadel is another greatest tourist attraction that is situated in the north-western part of Old_Damascus, between Bab al-Faraj and Bab al-Nassr. For defensive purpose it had been built in Syria.
While talking about
Castles of Syria we should not miss out to talk about the fortified palace in Aleppo. It is a major tourist destination of northern Syria and is said to be the oldest and biggest castles in the world. Being situated on a mountain top in the city centre, it is is believed to date back to the 16th century BC.
Though in ancient times this Aleppo castle was considered as a powerful military centre but now it has been serving the tourism business and has been acting as a major tourist spot.
