Mario Micklisch

Shobak Vacations

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Built by Baldwin I, King of Jerusalem in the 12th century, the Shobak castle is located 60 km south of Tafila, on the Route of the King. Or rather its ruins, quite dilapidated, but are free to visit.

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Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Castle and fortress

Shobak: For how long?

One day

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Camille Griffoulieres

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Built by Baldwin I, King of Jerusalem in the 12th century, the Shobak castle is located 60 km south of Tafila, on the Route of the King. Or rather its ruins, quite dilapidated, but are free to visit.

My suggestion

Don't forget to tip your local guide on the spot who will open the site and give useful explanations to find yourself in the middle of ruins.

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