If you're going to see one crusader castle in Syria, this is the obvious choice. It's an hour drive or less from Homs, is huge, and in fairly good condition. I hired a local guide at the base of the castle--it was not the most fabulous tour I had in Syria, but was worth the five-bucks, especially for the crash... more

Krac the des Chevaliers is the ruin of a huge Crusader castle in Syria. With it's thick walls it very much resembles a fortress, not so much the castle homes of noble families that are frequently found in Europe. While the architecture itself is mostly in pretty good shape you have to be aware that it is the ruin of... more

十字軍が残した城の中で、最も保存状態がよく、美しい城として有名で、かのアラビアのロレンスも愛したクラック・デ・シュバリエ... more