Tartus
Tartus: la cité-Citadelle des Crois is part of the Tentative list of Syria in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Tartus is a citadel of Phoenician origin but extended by the Crusaders in the 12th century. They built the semi-fortified Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa over a Byzantine church. Romanesque and Gothic styles were used in the architecture and the decoration.
Map of Tartus
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Community Reviews
Aspasia
I have visited The Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa (since 1956 The National Museum of Tartus) during my visited with a guide/driver in May 2024. The building is impressive both for what it is (a Romanesque/Gothic cathedral) as well as for the collection it holds (of which my favourites were the sarcophagi from 5-4 BC centuries). Unfortunately photos are not allowed inside (unless you manage to sneak a few if you're lucky so as to avoid the guard/ticket officer and cameras (?)
Site Info
- Full Name
- Tartus: la cité-Citadelle des Crois
- Country
- Syria
- Added
- 1999
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Structure - Military and Fortifications
- Link
- By ID
Site History
1999 Added to Tentative List
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