Kerak Castle

Karak Castle

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Kerak Castle is a large medieval castle located in al-Karak, Jordan. It is one of the largest castles in the Levant. Construction began in the 1140s, …

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Jan 7, 2025
Could be better maintained. I was expecting better maintenance of historic places. Better appearance and less hazard areas. Full review by Bertina M
Dec 3, 2024
Karak Castle is an important historical site that offers a deep dive into Jordan’s rich Crusader history. Perched on a top of a strategic hill, the castle provides breathtaking panoramic views of the… Full review by PatrickDelhougne
Oct 16, 2024
Amazing walk through over 900 years of history. The local tour guide gave us wonderful insight into the place. Highly recommend! Full review by Khalaf H
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An ancient Crusader stronghold, Karak sits 900m above sea level and lies inside the walls of the old city. The city today is home to aroun…
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Kerak Castle is a large medieval castle located in al-Karak, Jordan. It is one of the largest castles in the Levant. The construction began …
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Can one do both Jerash and Kerak castle as a day trip from Amman? At what time should one start in the morning? …
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Can one do both Jerash and Kerak castle as a day trip from Amman? At what time should one start in the morning? Are they near each other?
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From memory Jerash and Kerak are in different directions from Amman. Jerash is probably the most extensive site to see other than Petra in Jordan. I would allow plenty of time here. It …
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From memory Jerash and Kerak are in different directions from Amman. Jerash is probably the most extensive site to see other than Petra in Jordan. I would allow plenty of time here. It isn't far from Amman but largely depends on traffic. We visited Kerak on our way to the Dead Sea so I wasn't really aware of the distance we travelled. Hope this helps in some small way.
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