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Belvoir Fortress Tour
CONTACT USWhen you trust us at Travel and Events in Israel to plan your custom tour of Israel, we find clients like yourself the best attractions for your interests. One of these is the Belvoir Fortress tour, where you can visit the famous archaeological site of the most complete Crusader fortress in Israel, also called the Star of Jordan and the Star of the Wind. Discovered by 12th century Muslim historians, this ancient relic rests atop a beautiful hill just 12 miles south of the Sea of Galilee. Described as a ‘nest of eagles and the dwelling place of the moon,’ this beautiful site sits atop a basalt plateau, where you can enjoy stunning views of the valley below and the Gilead mountains. History buffs and nature lovers alike will enjoy this site, and it’s perfect for the whole family.
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Belvoir Fortress (Hebrew: כוכב הירדן, Kochav HaYarden "Star of the Jordan"; Arabic: كوكب الهوا, Kawkab al-Hawa "Star of the Wind") is a Crusader fortress in northern Israel, on a hill 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the Sea of Galilee.
Twelfth century Muslim historians described it as a ‘nest of eagles and the dwelling place of the moon’. It overlooks the Jordan Valley and meandering Jordan River, 550 meters below. The most complete Crusader fortress in Israel sits atop a basalt plateau and offers a spectacular view of the valley below and the Gilead Mountains, across the way. When it was built, the fortress overlooked the most important crossings on the river, including Naharayim.
