Category: Places to visit in Latakia
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Saladin Castle, also known as Qal’at Salah al-Din, is a famous medieval fortress in western Syria, known for its impressive architecture and strategic mountain location. Rising dramatically above the lush coastal mountains of northwestern Syria, Saladin Castle stands as one of the most impressive medieval fortresses in the Middle East. Locally known as Qalʿat Ṣalāḥ…
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Old Salenfeh is a mountain town in Latakia countryside, Syria, famous for its cool climate, forests, and beautiful natural landscapes. Nestled high in the coastal mountains of northwestern Syria, Old Salenfeh stands as one of Latakia Governorate’s most serene and visually striking mountain settlements. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters above sea level,…
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Kessab is a historic mountain town in Latakia countryside, Syria, known for its cool climate, forests, and Armenian cultural heritage. Introduction: A Hidden Gem at the Edge of the Mediterranean Perched high on the wooded slopes overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and just a few kilometers from the Turkish border, lies Kessab — an ancient mountain…