Safita

10 km south of Dreikish, 35 km 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 stands on the site of the fortress that was called ‘Chastel Blanc’ by the Crusaders. One of its huge towers, about 38m high is still standing; this tower contains a chapel, which has never been deconsecrated: Christians still hold their services in it.

 

 

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