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Al-Jalloum Citadel

Al-Jalloum Citadel

4.7 (1,393 reviews)
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Best time to visit

Der frühe Morgen eignet sich hervorragend, damit Temperaturen angenehm sind und das Licht für Fotos weich ist.

Budget tips

Der Eintritt kostet etwa 5 Euro; mittwochs ist freier Eintritt für Einheimische, Reisepässe sind nicht erforderlich.

Recommended for

Geschichtsinteressierte, Architekturliebhaber, Wanderer, Fotografen

Plan your visit

1-2 Stunden

About

Quick facts: The citadel overlooks the city from a hilltop and offers a panoramic view reaching up to 5 kilometers. Despite numerous earthquakes, its massive walls up to 10 meters thick remarkably maintain their structure well.

Highlights: Inside, colorful mosaics and old inscriptions reveal details from the 13th century. Visitors can discover the secret tunnel that once served as an escape route and is nearly 50 meters long.

Insider tips

  • Trage festes Schuhwerk wegen unebener Steinwege.
  • Fotospots findest du besonders an den Ecktürmen der Zitadelle.
  • Meide Wochenenden, um Menschenmassen zu vermeiden.
  • Das Museum im Inneren kann übersprungen werden, wenn die Zeit knapp ist.

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