Belvoir Castle, Beit She'an

Name: Belvoir Castle
Address: 20 kilometres south of the Sea of Galilee, Beit She'an, Israel
Telephone: +972 4-658-1766

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Belvoir Castle is a Crusader castle in northern Israel, on a hill 20 kilometres south of the Sea of Galilee. Gilbert of Assailly, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, began construction of the castle in 1168. The restored castle is located in Belvoir National Park. It is the best-preserved Crusader castle in Israel. ()

Local name: כוכב הירדן Elevation: 978 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°35'44"N, 35°31'17"E

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20 kilometres south of the Sea of GalileeBeit She'an Israel

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+972 4-658-1766

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Nearby attractions include: Beth Alpha, Gesher Archaeological Site, Island of Peace, Munhata.

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