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Krak des Chevaliers (Hims, Syria)

Description: Krak des Chevaliers is one of the world most important preserved castles.

Newest Review: ... larger against the skyline until finally when seen in comparison to the cars and people outside a sense of just how enormous it is finally sinks in. It covers over 3 hectares of land and was built to house 4000 men and their horses at its height. Although a ruin as some of the inner structures have slightly crumbled, the castle is extremely well preserved and with a tiny bit of imagination it ... more

... is easy to see how it would have appeared in the 12th century-it is certainly in a much better condition that many Scottish castles I have visited! Standing outside the fortification the walls are extremely imposing as they tower above you. Also whil...more

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Krak des Chevaliers (Hims, Syria): Krak des Chevaliers-ultimate castle experience (1162 words)
by - written on 04/09/09 (Very useful, 51 readings)
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Krak des Chevaliers (Castle of the Knights) is the ultimate medieval castle and the dream of any child who ever played at knights and dragons or other games on the theme of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It is one of few places I have been that has exceeded the childhood fantasy and taken on an imagination of its own. Given its largely European appearance Krak des Chevaliers stands out somewhat in its location in south Syria near the town of Homs. The principal reason for this apparent anomaly is of course that the castle was primarily built by Order of the Knights of St John between 1142 and 1271 and is a classic crusader castle. There was a ... Read the complete review

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