Montfort Castle, IsraelMontfort Castle, Israel

Montfort Castle, Israel

Montfort (Hebrew: מבצר מונפור, Mivtzar Monfor; Arabic: قلعة القرين, Qal'at al-Qurain or Qal'at al-Qarn - "Castle of the Little Horn" or "Castle of the Horn") is a ruined Crusader castle in the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel, about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of the city of Haifa and 10 miles (16 km) south of the border with Lebanon.

The site is now a national park inside the Nahal Kziv nature reserve, and is an important tourist destination attracting many visitors from inside and outside Israel.

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        View from North. Montfort Castle, Israel 2

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        View from North. Montfort Castle, Israel 2

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        General view. Montfort Castle, Israel 3

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        General view. Montfort Castle, Israel 3

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        General view. Montfort Castle, Israel 4

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        General view. Montfort Castle, Israel 4

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        Eastern section. Montfort Castle, Israel 6

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        Eastern section. Montfort Castle, Israel 6

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        On the upper (eastern) side of the castle, 180M above the creek, are the inner fortifications. In this section of the castle are the living quarters, the kitchen and workshops. Castle area from the tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 7

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        On the upper (eastern) side of the castle, 180M above the creek, are the inner fortifications. In this section of the castle are the living quarters, the kitchen and workshops. Castle area from the tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 7

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        Castle remnant. Montfort Castle, Israel 8

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        Castle remnant. Montfort Castle, Israel 8

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        Castle doorways. Montfort Castle, Israel 9

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        Castle doorways. Montfort Castle, Israel 9

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        A closer look into the living quarters and remains of the church. Only the southern section of the church remained. Montfort Castle, Israel 10

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        A closer look into the living quarters and remains of the church. Only the southern section of the church remained. Montfort Castle, Israel 10

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        A view of the north wall. The tall tower is on the far left. Montfort Castle, Israel 11

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        A view of the north wall. The tall tower is on the far left. Montfort Castle, Israel 11

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        Grand Tower: On the eastern side of the castle, on the mountain side, are the remains of the tall tower. It was built to protect the weakest flank, where the castle mount is connected to the ridge. In addition to the mighty tower a deep moat was built just below the tower in order to strengthen the defense. Indeed, these defenses withstood the attacks by the Mamluk Sultan Baybars in 1266. Torreón: En el lado oriental del castillo, en la ladera de la montaña, se encuentran los restos de la alta torre. Fue construida para proteger el flanco más débil, donde el monte del castillo se conecta con la cresta. Además de la imponente torre, se construyó un foso profundo justo debajo de la torre para reforzar la defensa. De hecho, estas defensas resistieron los ataques del sultán mameluco Baybars en 1266. Montfort Castle, Israel 12

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        Grand Tower: On the eastern side of the castle, on the mountain side, are the remains of the tall tower. It was built to protect the weakest flank, where the castle mount is connected to the ridge. In addition to the mighty tower a deep moat was built just below the tower in order to strengthen the defense. Indeed, these defenses withstood the attacks by the Mamluk Sultan Baybars in 1266. Torreón: En el lado oriental del castillo, en la ladera de la montaña, se encuentran los restos de la alta torre. Fue construida para proteger el flanco más débil, donde el monte del castillo se conecta con la cresta. Además de la imponente torre, se construyó un foso profundo justo debajo de la torre para reforzar la defensa. De hecho, estas defensas resistieron los ataques del sultán mameluco Baybars en 1266. Montfort Castle, Israel 12

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        Up on the tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 13

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        Up on the tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 13

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        This is the grand Knights hall, which was the center of operations. Two of the octagon pillars are left on site, as seen below. Under the hall are the two large cellars. The wall that blocks the wind. Montfort Castle, Israel 14

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        This is the grand Knights hall, which was the center of operations. Two of the octagon pillars are left on site, as seen below. Under the hall are the two large cellars. The wall that blocks the wind. Montfort Castle, Israel 14

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        Knights hall. Montfort Castle, Israel 15

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        Knights hall. Montfort Castle, Israel 15

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        Knights hall. Montfort Castle, Israel 16

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        Knights hall. Montfort Castle, Israel 16

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        A close up of the octagon pillar, part of the Knights hall. Montfort Castle, Israel 17

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        A close up of the octagon pillar, part of the Knights hall. Montfort Castle, Israel 17

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        A close up of the octagon pillar, part of the Knights hall. From this balcony is a magnificent view of the western section of Kziv (Achziv) creek, which flows into the Med sea near the ancient city of Tell Achziv (Achzib). Montfort Castle, Israel 18

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        A close up of the octagon pillar, part of the Knights hall. From this balcony is a magnificent view of the western section of Kziv (Achziv) creek, which flows into the Med sea near the ancient city of Tell Achziv (Achzib). Montfort Castle, Israel 18

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        Western side. Montfort Castle, Israel 19

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        Western side. Montfort Castle, Israel 19

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        A closer look on the castle: in the center is the western section, with the rectangular tower on the north side. Below it are the external walls above the creek. Behind the western tower are the arches of the cellars under the grand hall. On the far left side are the eastern sections of the castle. Montfort Castle, Israel 20

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        A closer look on the castle: in the center is the western section, with the rectangular tower on the north side. Below it are the external walls above the creek. Behind the western tower are the arches of the cellars under the grand hall. On the far left side are the eastern sections of the castle. Montfort Castle, Israel 20

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        Lower guard tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 21

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        Lower guard tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 21

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        On the north side of the lower fortifications is the rectangular tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 22

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        On the north side of the lower fortifications is the rectangular tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 22

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        Lower guard tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 23

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        Lower guard tower. Montfort Castle, Israel 23

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        Arched chambers. Montfort Castle, Israel 24

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        Arched chambers. Montfort Castle, Israel 24

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        The mill. Montfort Castle, Israel 25

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        The mill. Montfort Castle, Israel 25

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        The mill. Montfort Castle, Israel 26

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        The mill. Montfort Castle, Israel 26

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        Through the crack. Moat. Montfort Castle, Israel 27

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        Through the crack. Moat. Montfort Castle, Israel 27

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        Aerial view. Montfort Castle, Israel 28

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        Aerial view. Montfort Castle, Israel 28

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        Aerial view. Montfort Castle, Israel 29

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        Aerial view. Montfort Castle, Israel 29

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        Aerial view. Montfort Castle, Israel 30

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        Aerial view. Montfort Castle, Israel 30

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        Montfort Castle, Israel