Hightlight
- Religious
Overview
Nimrod’s Fortress National Park (Qal’at Namrud) is situated on Mount Hermon’s slopes overlooking the Hula valley and boasts a large and relatively intact 13th century fortress. Although legend has it that the Golan Heights is where Nimrod hunted, it was originally built by the Mamluk governor of Banias, Al-Maliq al-Aziz Othman to defend the route to Damascus during the Crusades.
Visitors can enter through the formidable gate, which has a giant lintel with an inscription about the Sultan Beibars and explore the three sections of the fortress, including the more fortified lower section. Climb three floors with the winding stone staircase, view guard towers, turrets, and an underground water reservoir.
Walk through the fortress’ many rooms, view a drawbridge with a moat and even enter a secret passageway that exits to a well concealed doorway outside the fortress. Notice the castle windows which are narrow on the inside and wide on the outside to allow the defenders to view their enemies while remaining concealed.
After a fairly strenuous climb to the top of the fortified tower, enjoy a beautiful view of the Hula valley, the Golan, the mountains of Lebanon and the Galilee.
Note: Combination ticket for Nimrod Fortress and Banias– Adult: 38 NIS, Child: 19 NIS, Seniors: 50% discount
To See and Do
- The giant lintel bearing an inscription about the Sultan Beibars
- Climb winding stone staircases, view guard towers, turrets & several rooms
- The drawbridge and moat
- The underground water reservoir
- The secret passageway
- Castle windows which are narrow on the inside and wide on the outside
- The majestic views of the the valleys and mountains of the Golan and Galilee
Child Friendly
- Yes, but more suitable for older children
Amenities
Eating | Snack bar |
Don’t Miss
Entering the secret passageway