The Crusader Fortresses

The Crusader Fortresses is part of the Tentative List in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Click here for a short description of the site, as delivered by the State Party


Year Decision Comments
2000 Tentative list Submitted as tentative site by State Party


Reviews

Assif Am-David (Israel):
Israel offers several sites with ruins of crusaders' fortresses (about a dozen of them including Aqua Bella, Chateau Pelerin, Yehiam). I've been to Montfort, Belvoir and Apolonia and there isn't too much left of any of them to be honest. Monfort makes a nice trip but not justifying an inscription I think. Belvoir still clearly shows its deeply rooted square fortifications resembling later constructions by Vauban. It also offers its visitors one of the most beautiful landskapes Israel has to offer if you happen to visit Israel in the right season.
Date posted: May 2008

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