Palmyra Castle
Location show on map
Palmyra
- Category: castles
- Section: Ancient Castles
Palmyra Castle or Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani Castle is thought to have been built by the Mamluks in the 13th century on a high hill overlooking the historic site of Palmyra, and is named for the Druze emir Fakhr-al-Din II, who extended the Druze domains to the region of Palmyra during the 16th century.
The site of the castle and Palmyra in 1980 became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the monumental ruins of a great city, which was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world.
The site of the castle and Palmyra in 1980 became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the monumental ruins of a great city, which was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world.
Location on map / How to get there
Find accommodation nearby (Search for accommodation close to this building is served by Booking.com)
Weather nearby
Today (24 April)
29.1 ° C
22.3 ° (min) 33.5 ° (max)
0 mm
4.9 m/s
1014 hPa
Tomorrow (25 April)
31.7 ° C
22.2 ° (min) 33.9 ° (max)
0 mm
3.7 m/s
1009 hPa
Reviews about Palmyra Castle Add comment
Be the first to add a review!