Le Destroit, Medieval fortress ruins near Atlit, Israel
The remains of Le Destroit include stone walls, a deep moat, and stairs carved into sandstone, situated on a ridge above the Mediterranean Sea.
The Templars constructed this fortified road station in the early 12th century to protect travelers from robbers after King Baldwin I was attacked in 1103.
The site carries multiple names across languages, including Casel Destreiz in French, Khirbat Dustray in Arabic, and Horvat Qarta in Hebrew.
Visitors can reach the ruins by taking a train to Atlit station and walking 1.5 kilometers, or driving from Tel Aviv and turning at Atlit junction.
The fortress was deliberately dismantled in 1218 when Castrum Perigrinorum was completed to prevent its potential use by opposing forces.
Location: Atlit
GPS coordinates: 32.70778,34.94611
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:31
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