Citadel of Tripoli, Medieval castle on Mount Pilgrim in Tripoli, Lebanon
The fortress spans 130 meters in length and 70 meters in width, containing four floors with multiple rooms, towers, and defensive structures.
Raymond IV of Toulouse initiated the construction of this citadel in 1103 during the First Crusade to control access routes and intercept caravans.
The citadel houses two museums displaying artifacts from the Stone Age through Medieval times, including coins from various historical periods.
Ten gates within the fortress walls connect to different parts of the city, with some leading to the Abou Ali River and others to local markets.
The walls contain graves of unidentified Crusader knights, serving as the last remaining evidence of the original 12th-century Frankish occupation.
Location: Tripoli
Inception: 1103
Founders: Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse
Floors above the ground: 4
GPS coordinates: 34.43340,35.84450
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:15
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