Haifa

Montfort Castle

it is located in Upper Galilee in northern Israel, about 35 km northeast of the city of Haifa and 16 km south of the border with Lebanon.

Description:

Montfort Castle is located in Israel, about 35 km northwest of Haifa. Initially, it was a fortified farm of local feudal lords. And since 1230, it was a residence of the Teutonic Order for 40 years.

When in 1271 the Crusaders were knocked out of the castle began to gradually decline. Only in 1926 the first archaeological excavations were organized there, where medieval weapons, utensils, household items were discovered. Now the castle is open for free visit by tourists. You can get there by car at coordinates 33.04439300.35. 22649500.

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