Safita District

#110 among destinations in Syria

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Safita District is a district of the Tartus Governorate in northwestern Syria. Administrative centre is the city of Safita. At the 2004 census, the district had a population of 129,632. ()

Local name: منطقة صافيتا Area: 137.36 mi²Coordinates: 34°49'0"N, 36°7'0"E

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TartusSyria

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Safita District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chastel Blanc.

~1500 ftN
Tower, Forts and castles, History museum
Chastel Blanc
8 min walk • Chastel Blanc, also known as the White Castle, stands as a sentinel of history in the mountainous region of Syria. This formidable castle, built by the Knights Templar during the Crusades, is a testament to the era of knights and conquests in the Middle East.