Delve into Kafr Kan in Syria
Kafr Kan in the region of Tartus is located in Syria - some 95 mi or ( 153 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .
Local time in Kafr Kan is now 08:45 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zilaya, Tayshur, Tartous, Siristan, and Satita. While being here, you might want to check out Zilaya . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kafr Kan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Saladins Castle Syria
A very old castle ..
David Holt at Apamea Syria February 27 2007
A old roman city ..
safita syria
safita \ syria ..
Sunset at Khirbat Al Faras
speed sunset at my beautiful village, Taken by Dr.Bassel Dawod ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Chastel Rouge
Chastel Rouge, also called Qal’at Yahmur قلعة يحمر (Castle of Yahmur) is a small Crusader stronghold in the North West of Syria that belonged to the County of Tripoli. It is also identified as Castrum Rubrum mentioned in Latin texts. The castle stands in the village of Yahmur, at 12 kilometres distance from Tartus and 10 kilometres from Safita, where the Tortosa and Chastel Blanc Crusader castles can be found.
Located at 34.81 35.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Chastel Blanc
Chastel Blanc was built by the Knights Templar during the Crusades upon prior fortifications. Constructed on the middle hill of Safita's three hills, it offers a commanding view of the surrounding countryside, and was a major part of the network of Crusader fortifications in the area. From the roof, one can see from the Mediterranean Sea to the snow-covered mountains of Lebanon, and Tripoli.
Located at 34.82 36.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Safita
Safita is a city in Tartous Governorate, northwestern Syria, located to the southeast of Tartous and to the northwest of Krak des Chevaliers. The city has a population of 33,000 and is almost equally splited between Greek Orthodox Christians and Alawites. It's situated atop three hills and the valleys between them, in the Syrian Coastal Mountain Range.
Located at 34.82 36.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Al-Shaykh Badr District
Al-Shaykh Badr District is a district of the Tartus Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 52,981. The centre of the district is the town of Al-Shaykh Badr.
Located at 34.98 36.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tartus
Tartus is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. Tartus is the second largest port city in Syria, and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. The population is 115,769 (2004 census). It borders Latakia to the north and Homs to the east and south. The native language in Tartus is Syrian Arabic. It is a major port city in Syria that brings in countless goods every day which then get shipped to the big cities. In the summer it is a vacation sport for many Syrians living in the city.
Located at 34.88 35.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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