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  Safita, Syria
It is located on the tops of 3 hills and the valleys in between them, in the coastal mountain ranges of Syria.
There were other fortifications in Safita in addition to the tower, however, the tower is the only fortification that has lasted all this time even surviving an earthquake in 1202.
The tower was built on the highest of Safita's three hills, and offers a commanding view of the surrounding countryside.
www.creekin.net /c6850-n179-safita-syria.html   (418 words)

  
 A templar implantation : The fortress of Safita (Chastel-Blanc)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A templar implantation : The fortress of Safita (Chastel-Blanc)
Safita is the current name of the templar fortress mentioned in chronicles under the name of ‘Chastel-Blanc’.
The fortress rises at an altitude of 320 meters, in the buttresses of the Mounts Ansariyès, halfway between Tortose and Kalaat-el-Hosn (known under the name of ‘Krak des Chevaliers’).
www.templiers.org /safita-eng.html   (548 words)

  
 سوريا ياحبيبتي -- ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
North-easterly, the church of prophet Mata and the castle of Suleyman are visible.
During the French colonialism, efforts to restore the tower of Safita were made using big instruments that were set up around it and which caused great impression to the lay residents of Safita.
Safita is also reported in the raids of Ibrahim Pasha, son of Mohamed Ali.
www.freewebs.com /dani-oubeid/aboutsafita.htm   (1026 words)

  
 Safita - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1102, Raymond IV of Toulouse began to take the land of the Banu Ammars Emirs of Tripoli.
Chastel Blanc (called by the natives, 'the White tower') was built by the Knights Templar on already existing fortifications.
It has a height of 30 meters, a width of 50 meters, a length of 70 meters.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Safita   (449 words)

  
 Safita   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
These are the houses of Safita, houses built of good stone, some of them covered with a terrace, others with a roof of tile.
Dreykish, 10km north of Safita on the Misyaf road, is a bigger market town whose name will soon be familiar to all travelers in Syria now that water, renowned for its virtues and its purity, flowing from abundant springs here, is being bottled and marketed.
Arima, today Qalaat al Arayma (15km south-west of Safita), a forward strong-point for Chastel Blanc and for Crac, was a fortress of lesser importance, though situated on a spur at the confluence of two water-ways.
www.syriantours.net /Details/Safita.htm   (605 words)

  
 ALEPPO
Today Qalaat al-Arayma (15 km southwest of Safita), once a forward strong-point for Castle le Blanc and for the Crac, it still has two towers dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
(Chastel Ronger or Castrum Rubrum), 20 km west of Safita on the Tartus road.
Mashta al-Helu is the largest in a group of small villages scattered on the green hills, where the weather is cool even on the hottest summer days.
www.middleeast.com /safita.htm   (766 words)

  
 Safita Hotels - Discount Safita Hotels Reservations Save up to 70%
Safita Cham Palace is located in the mountain town of Safita, overlooking the strolling valleys, near the Gothic Crusaders Fortresses of Castle Blanc and the Krak des Chevaliers.
Safita Cham Palace is 150 kilometers from the nearest airport.
Safita Cham Palace has one restaurant, one snack bar, the lobby bar, and a discotheque.
www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /city.php?city_eng_text=Safita   (194 words)

  
 Welcome Safita Joint - Stocks CO For Hotels & Tourist Est Damascus – ghix Hotel description
The Safita Joint - Stocks CO For Hotels and Tourist Est in Damascus, Syria situated Al Salhiyeh, Maysaloun Str.
This accommodation Safita Joint - Stocks CO For Hotels and Tourist Est would be glad to welcome you soon.
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 Safita Cham Palace - Hotels - Safita Cham Palace at Discount Rates.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Safita Cham Palace - Hotels - Safita Cham Palace at Discount Rates.
The hotel is located in the mountain town of Safita, overlooking the strolling valleys.
It is located near the Gothic Crusaders Fortresses of Castle Blanc and the Krak des Chevaliers.
www.globebookings.com /syria/safita/safita_cham_palace_hotel.htm   (192 words)

  
 SAFITA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Safita is 380 meters above sea - level.
Safita is surrounded by hills covered with olive trees and flowers on all sides.
The present - day town with its tiled roofs stands on the site of the fortress that was called Castle Le Blanc by the Crusaders.
www.syriantours.net /Arch_Details.asp?AcrID=40   (113 words)

  
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One of its huge towers, about 38 ms high is still standing; this tower contains a chapel, which has never been deconsecrated: Christians still hold their services in it.
Today Qal'aat al-Arima (15 kms southwest of Safita), once a forward strong point for castle le Blanc and for the Crac, it still has two towers dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
Located north-east of Safita, it is the largest in a group of small villages scattered on the green hills, where the weather is cool even on the hottest summer days.
www.ghazal-tours.com /asyria1.htm   (1050 words)

  
 The Deeb of Safita, Syria Family Tree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Most of the families who lived on the eastern part of the town were closely related and originally were from somewhere in Europe.
David (Dahoud as the name in Safita)'s branch of the family is still living in Safita at this time.
Susan was married to a Lobbos who are from Safita and lived in Pennsylvania.
www.rootsweb.com /~lbnwgw/familytrees/dibsafita/dibsafita.htm   (325 words)

  
 Safita Syria Hotels Reservaiton Service for hotels in Safita   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Our Safita Hotel Syria Guide is your online resource for Discount Hotels in Safita Syria.
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 Safita hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Syria, by all-hotels.com
Safita hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Syria, by all-hotels.com
Hotel Search facility for up-to-the-minute hotel availability in Safita.
Making a last minute travel reservation with all-hotels is simple: just choose your hotel category (luxury, standard, cheap or discount) from above, find the hotel room for your Syria vacation and book a room rate that suits your budget.
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 Massoud Tours
It was held by the Templars, but recovered by Salah Al-Din in 1188.
10km south of Draykish, 35km east of Tartus and 380m above sea-level, Safita is surrounded by hills covered with olive trees and flowers on all sides.
The present day town with its tiled roofs stand on the site of the fortress that was called Castle le Blanc by the Crusaders.
www.massoudtours.com /tartous.htm   (318 words)

  
 A fine variegated Agate ( Syria: 08 days, 07 nights ) | Damascus | trip to Syria | Bosra | Bacchus cathedral | Palmyra ...
The overnights in the towns of Bosra and Safita give a deep variegation to the itinerary and keep you some more time away from the big cities.
Heading to Tartous to visit the Crusaders'; cathedral then over to Safita village for O/N. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
After breakfast, we visit the white Crusade tower of Safita.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/4123.html   (514 words)

  
 Safita Tower
Safita is located 16Km west of Mashta Helou.
The following was quoted from what the engineer Mr.
Malatyous Jaghnoun have written about Safita Tower: " Safita Tower is located on one of the twin mountains where Safita, the city, is located also.
www.helou.biz /Borj.htm   (336 words)

  
 Turismo en Safita - Críticas de las vacaciones en Safita - Vacaciones en Safita - TripAdvisor
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 BLUE SAFITA-Spain: reconstituted quartz blue dark, stone big grain red
Each stone, being a product of nature, is a unique piece, a precious stone and it can present itself with color and structure variations.
Click on the link and at any time we receive new material that matches the characteristic of BLUE SAFITA, we will forward it to you.
If you are able to offer the stone BLUE SAFITA, free of charge, include your company among the list of the available suppliers.
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 Accommodation in Safita Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Lodgings, Motels
Accommodation in Safita Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Lodgings, Motels
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If you require more information about Safita, you may be able to obtain it from the Safita Tourist Board.
www.a1tourism.com /syria/safita.html   (124 words)

  
 Safita Tourism - Safita Vacation Reviews - Safita Vacations - TripAdvisor
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Travelers like you give candid advice on Safita and much more.
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 Arabic Speakers, Arabic Language Meetups, events, clubs and groups near Safita
Arabic Speakers, Arabic Language Meetups, events, clubs and groups near Safita
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These 3 Arabic Speakers near Safita signed up too!
arabic.meetup.com /cities/sy/safita   (106 words)

  
 Stock Photos of Ancient city and fortress built by French crusaders, Safita Syria - Search Photography Pictures Images ...
Stock Photos of Ancient city and fortress built by French crusaders, Safita Syria - Search Photography Pictures Images and Photo Clip Art - A91-441812, A91-441812.jpg
Ancient city and fortress built by French crusaders, Safita Syria
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 Safita Hotels Reviews, Tips, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Travel Guides » Middle East » Syria » Muhafazat Tartus » Safita » Hotels and Accommodations
Reviews and photos of Safita hotels posted by real travelers and locals.
The best tips on Safita lodging and accommodations.
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 Hoteles de Safita: Lea críticas de hoteles de Safita y compare precios - TripAdvisor
Hoteles de Safita: Lea críticas de hoteles de Safita y compare precios - TripAdvisor
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TripAdvisor ofrece críticas, recomendaciones, opiniones y artículos imparciales sobres hoteles de Safita, incluidos complejos turísticos, hostales y BandBs Safita.
www.tripadvisor.es /Hotels-g304151-Safita-Hotels.html   (320 words)

  
 Crusader Sites in Syria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Chapel of St. Michael surviving from Crusader Period on ground floor of Safita donjon
Cross in raised relief on outside wall of Safita donjon
Best preserved fragments of castle walls viewed from the Safita restaurant
users.stlcc.edu /mfuller/Medieval/safita.html   (64 words)

  
 Bloggers, Weblogger Meetups, events, clubs and groups near Safita
Bloggers, Weblogger Meetups, events, clubs and groups near Safita
Sign up to hear when a new Weblogger Meetup starts near Safita
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 Safita Cham Palace Safita - online hotel reservations
Safita Cham Palace Safita - online hotel reservations
Please select your dates of stay, the number of travellers and beds required.
Facing the reception desk, a sitting area with comfortable leather armchairs welcome guests in a warm atmosphere.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=301711   (350 words)

  
 Attn anyone who cares. My real name.... - NJGUIDO.com Community Forums
QUOTE (Safita @ Jul 12 2004, 07:39 AM)
QUOTE (Safita @ Jul 12 2004, 06:39 AM)
QUOTE (Safita @ Jul 12 2004, 08:29 AM)
www.njguido.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=38397   (1503 words)

  
 Safita, Tartus, Syria - Location on world map, coordinates and short facts
Safita, Tartus, Syria - Location on world map, coordinates and short facts
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Maps and coordinates for Safita, Tartus, Syria are approximative and not valid for navigation.
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