Krak des Chevaliers or Crac des Chevaliers is a medieval castle in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world. Perhaps the best example of a Crusader fortress in existence today, the magnificent fortress of Krak des Chevaliers is a stunning example of Medieval military architecture.
Krak des Chevaliers, known in Arabic by Hisn al-Akrad, is a castle in Syria built for the Emir of Aleppo in 1031 AD which became the headquarters of the famous Crusader Knights Hospitallier during the 12th and 13th centuries. Built to withstand a siege for up to 5 years, Krak des Chevaliers was considered virtually impregnable after the Hospitallers extended the castle and gave it a new outer defensive wall.
Close by we can visit Sahyun Castle, also known as the Castle of Saladin or Qal’at Salah El-Din . The castles of Qal’at Salah El-Din and Krak des Chevaliers were recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.