Safed Fortress, Medieval fortress on hilltop in Safed, Israel.
The stone fortress occupies the highest point of Safed, featuring Gothic architectural elements and two defensive towers at an elevation of 937 meters.
The Knights Templar maintained control of the fortress until 1266 when Mamluk Sultan Baybars captured and expanded the structure with additional fortifications.
The fortress grounds contain a memorial garden established in 1950 to commemorate Safed residents who died during the 1948 Palestine War.
Archaeological excavations at the fortress site reveal multiple layers of civilization, from Canaanite settlements to Ottoman period structures and artifacts.
The fortress location provides views extending to the Sea of Galilee in the east, Meron mountains in the west, and Mount Hermon in the north.
Location: Safed
Architectural style: Gothic art
GPS coordinates: 32.96780,35.49530
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:33
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