A hidden gem 86 km away from Beirut, in Nabatiyeh. A must visit crusader fortress, on top of the mountain, overlooking a panoramic and stunning scenery. Must take photos ! A lot of them too !

What a beautiful fort filled with history and amazing views! One of the best historical landmarks in the country. Before visiting the fort make sure to go down into the hall and read about its history in the informative posters. Visit needs probably around an hour or more if you want to take your time (the fort is huge). Definitely a must visit.

For me this Castle carries a lot of memories. The Israeli troops were equipping it for many years (for its strategical location) after their invasion but they left in 2000 and bombed t badly afterwards not to let the Lebanese get use of it and of their leftovers. The Kuwaiti renovated it recently and now it is well preserved and maintained . Different levels underground and you can finally climb upwards to the top to see 360 views and you can see somehow /Syria. Calm area not crowded and better in day time. A must visit hidden gem and not publicly known.

Very nice castle. Lots to explore and view takes your breath away! Entry fee (July, 2022): 3,000 LBP per person. DOWNSIDE: no restaurants or shops nearby so bring food/drinks with you.

Beautiful place to visit. An amazing 360 view all over the south of Lebanon.

I enjoyed the visit . I recommend it .

Very nice forteresse. You can see all yhe region from it. Very cheap entry in less than 1 dollar (taking into account blackmarket prices). I went begining january anf it was kind of empty. Needs little more than 1h to reach from beyrouth. A must see

Amazing Journey! It's a nice place to get historic and enjoy a day with the family!

This historical landmark is a gem in the south of Lebanon. I visited two years ago when it was finished being developed for tourism. Although the place is huge, the signs, maps, and information that were put in place helped a great deal. Since then, the place has been slightly vandalized, with spray painting on stone, signs being drawn on, and maps being completely illegible. The place is incredible but it does need maintenance and some taken care of.

An amazing fortress and a must visit in Nabatiyeh. You need around 1 hour to visit all rooms in the Castle. Breathtaking panoramic view over Al Litani river, Deir Mimas and Marjeyoun♥️🇱🇧

Lebanon is so beautiful. It just needs a good government to take care of its treasures

One of the historical places in south Lebanon

Historical site in south! So interesting to explore ! It s all rock now but u can do a tour of more than 3 floors of it! The view from the castle is amazing! U may see an unfinished view and feel so close the the clouds nearly touch them! I loved this experience!

I visited the castle 4 years ago. I love to go back there again. There is amazing atmosphere up there. The dungeons well preserved. I wonder it the safety of the placed improved?! Visiting it with small kids can be stressful, curious children should be well minded.

If you love history, this is a most visit place after Baalbek , the location is a breath taking , view is Gorgeous.

Beautiful trip with amazing views and historic cells. This castle 🏰 won’t take more then 30-60 minutes top. Entry fee is super cheap cost us only like 50 cents.

Its historical place really nice has one of the most beautiful views in lebanon highly recommended to visit Enterance fees 50,000LL

The castle was built in 12th century by the Crusaders. The castle was named bel fort or beau fort (French for "beautiful fortress") by the Crusaders who occupied the castle in the 12th century. Its Arabic name Qala'at al-Shaqif means "Castle of the High Rock" (shqif is the Aramaic word for "high rock"). Besides the amazing historical facts the castle holds the view is breathtaking 😍

A magical fortress (despite the destruction) that has been done by the Israelis and other armed groups. Ingenious military site built on a vantage point that only modern technology can reach, will visit it again, again and again.

Went to Lebanon for vacation after 8 years, never enjoyed it like I did this time. Stayed there for 3 months and this was one of the many places I went to. This fort is filled with so much information and the experience was exquisite. I would totally go here again as there is so many secret hidden rooms!

No signs to explain more historically on the castle and it could get a little confusing inside.

One of the best forts I've ever visited! The view is incredible and the staff is very welcoming. You'd be surprised of how big the fort is and how much of history it reflects.

Breath taking scenery and good for the family, entrance fee is very modest for what you get in scenery and atmosphere. There are some steep stairs covered in almost darkness, so it pays minding your steps. Overall a good visit if you appreciate old castles and the old atmosphere it brings.

Old historical castle 🏰 Must visit in the South of Lebanon. Well located on the top of the mountain with great historical details and great view!

Nice historical place, must visit

The castle is very nice! It is high on the mountain the view is breathtaking!Unfortunately, it is not well taking care of there is no tour guy to walk you though and give some history about the castle, not even signs given some information about it. But worth a visit if you are there just to see castle and enjoy the view ! You have to pay 3500 LL to enter per person!