Citadel of Salah Ed-Din

Salah Ed-Din Citadel, also known as Saladin Castle and Saone, is a partially surviving Crusader-era citadel in Syria that is an interesting example of Crusader fortifications.

The location has been utilized as a stronghold for many centuries, and it is thought that the Phoenicians were the first to occupy it, followed by Alexander the Great. The current location was constructed by the Byzantines and served as a Crusader stronghold until Saladin captured it in 1188.

In 2006, the Salah Ed-Din Citadel was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The citadel is surely one of the most beautiful historical sites in Syria.