Lebanon · Arab States
Mount Amel Castles
Medieval castles of southern Lebanon.
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The Story
Crusader-era and later castles on the ridges of Mount Amel, such as Beaufort, guarded routes between the coast and the interior and tell of centuries of contested history.
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Experience Mount Amel Castles in person
Audio tours, tickets and city passes — booked with trusted partners.
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