{"id":182800,"date":"2021-12-03T08:09:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T02:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=182800"},"modified":"2021-12-03T17:31:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T12:01:16","slug":"castles-in-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/castles-in-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Magnificent Castles In Israel That Speak Volumes Of Its Rich History"},"content":{"rendered":"

Israel is a home to a number of Crusader castles built mostly by the Roman Catholics during the power struggle between the two religious communities over the Holy Land. The castles were tactically built over the hills near significant trade routes giving them the power to have a control over the state\u2019s economy. The sturdy stone castles built during the violent times of the 12th century still stand strong in Israel. Some of them are major archeological sites where many artifacts from the Byzantine period have been uncovered. Let us have a look at this list of medieval castles in Israel<\/strong> and get a peek into the time of power struggle in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

8 Enchanting Israel Castles<\/h2>\n

A visit to at least five of these castles in Israel is a must for all fans of history and architecture. So, which of these would you visit first on your holiday?<\/p>\n

1. Belvoir Castle<\/h3>\n
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Image Credit – Herwig Reidlinger for Wikimedia<\/a><\/p>\n

A few kilometers south of the Sea of Galilee, on the hills of Issachar stands the majestic Belvoir Castle in Israel overlooking the River Jordan. The Belvoir Castle was built by Velos in the early 11th century with two coaxial fortresses, watchtowers and a moat. The castle, with its strategic placement, has proven to be the best defense from the eastern invasion. Though most of the castle walls are in ruins, restoration work in the Belvoir Castle in Israel is under progress and is open for the public to walk through the glorious fortress.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Route 717, Bet Shean, Israel
\nTimings:<\/strong> 8 AM – 5 PM
\nEntry fee:<\/strong> INR 400<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> 10 Hip And Historic Hostels In Israel Perfect For Exploring Its Cities<\/a><\/p>\n

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