Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa, Romanesque cathedral turned museum in Tartus, Syria.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa features five arched windows above the central doorway and maintains defensive architectural elements along its walls.
The cathedral, built in 1123 by Crusaders, served as a strategic base until 1291 when Mamluk forces captured it and converted it into a mosque.
The structure stands on a site where Saint Peter reportedly established a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary during early Christian times.
The National Museum of Tartus, housed in this former cathedral, displays archaeological artifacts and remains accessible for visitors throughout the year.
The cathedral withstood Saladin's siege in 1188 due to its dual-purpose design as both a religious building and a military fortification.
Location: Tartus
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 34.89172,35.87841
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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