Castles and ruins in Acre

Crusader Legacy

Explore the architectural remnants of Acre's tenure as the capital of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. This collection highlights the city's medieval military engineering, featuring the massive Citadel built atop Hospitaller ruins, the submerged foundations of the Templar fortress, and the strategic Tower of Flies. These sites illustrate the transition from Crusader stronghold to Ottoman fortress, including subterranean halls, harbor defenses, and ancient mounds used during historic sieges.

Citadel of Acre

An Ottoman-era fortification built directly over the 12th-century Hospitaller Commandery. The site features the remarkably preserved Knights' Halls, a Gothic refectory, and a network of subterranean tunnels used by the military orders.

Tower of Flies

The Tower of Flies was a formidable guard tower/fort at the medieval city-port of Acre, Israel, which overlooked the harbour from a small…

Foundations of Crusader Templar Fortress

The coastal remains of the Templar Order's primary headquarters. Once the city's most formidable defense, the fortress was largely destroyed following the Mamluk conquest in 1291, leaving only the massive stone foundations near the shoreline.

Tl kw

An archaeological mound, also known as Napoleon's Hill, containing remains dating back to the Bronze Age. It served as a strategic lookout and the site of Napoleon Bonaparte’s camp during the siege of 1799.

Manshiya

Archaeological remains of a historic area located outside the Old City walls, reflecting the settlement's expansion and the various sieges that shaped the outskirts of the Crusader and Ottoman stronghold.