Al Karak Travel Guide

 MM212 Says:  Driving from the Dead Sea to Petra in late December 2010, we stopped for a quick Turkish coffee in the centre of Kerak. The friendly gentleman in the attached photo made us our coffee. 

 crazyman2 Says:  You may decide to wander around the castle.a word of warniing: it is not another Krak de Chevalier in Syria! This site is far smaller because a lot of it has been built on. Much of the modern town perches on the old castle site. As you approach by road stoop your car to take... 

 flynboxes Says:  This is one of a string of Crusader Castles in the region. While not as impressive as the the Crac Des Chevaliers it should not be missed if you have even the slightest interest in Castles.The Castle itself is literally next to the city but unlike the Crac you won't be... 

 antistar Says:  Despite what the guides by the entrance may tell you, the castle is not that big. You can get around it in an hour or two, and if you are careful, you won't miss a thing. You certainly won't get lost. There are a lot of nooks and crannies. The important parts are all... 

 Vabate Says:  From the Norther tip, head back in the direction of the Castle ruins. The path leads to an underground passageway, the begining of vaulted rooms, chambers and underground paths.Tip: Take a headlight or flashlight with you to get the best out of your visit. 

 Vabate Says:  After visiting the museum, continue along the old Castle Walls to the Northern tip. Be careful climbing the stairs to the second level. You'll get spectacular views of the valley and surrounding hills of Karak. 

 Vabate Says:  Just past the entrance gate where you purchased your ticket, a path leads downhill to it's Museum. A large plaza opens up to the entrance way. The staircase and plaza are restored with new stones. Admission is included in the ticket price. The museum covers the history of... 

 Vabate Says:  Kerak is amidst a bustling little town, at the top of its steep hill. Pass by the many shops heading uphill. There is a large plaza in front and restaurants across from it. Cross the bridge to the castle, over its moat, and enter through the main gate. Purchase your entrance... 

 MiguelMV Says:  Up from the castle, if you walk to the upper floors (not necesary to climb up to the top of the walls) you will have great views from the valley and all the surrounding areas. 

 MiguelMV Says:  The castle or fortress is really big. One can easily find it once you're near Karak, as it is in the top of a hill, dominating the whole town. During the byzantin period, the city was the see of a bishopric. And in the year 1140, the building of the fortress began, under the... 

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  The Lower Court seems to have been principally dedicated to storage and defence. The most impressive feature of the Lower Court are the underground galleries. 

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  At the Upper Court you can find the Mamluk Iwan and Mosque. The south end of the Upper Court is dominated by the Keep. 

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  The castle is built on two levels, corresponding to the Upper and Lower Courts and an Inner Wall separates two courts. The Upper Court contains many of the main buildings of the castle, suche as the Crusader Church... 

 Vabate Says:  The Crusader Castle lies midway between Amman and Petra, the entrance ticket is 1JD. To get there, drive or take a bus from Amman from Wahadat Bus Station downtown.From Aqaba via the Dead Sea, go to the small bus station in the City Centre (next to a Mosque). Start your... 

 freya_heaven Says:  I think the only othe Crusader castle I have been to is Nimrods in the Golen Heights. Apparently you could always see one Crusader castle from the other. The line Crusader castles in this area streched from Aqaba in the South all the way up to Turkey.There is also a small...