Shobak Castle
Shobak. Ma'an, Ma'an, JO / Ma'an
Location Description
This impressive Crusader castle was built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1115 and was originally called 'Krak de Montreal' or 'Mons Regalis', so-named in honor of the king's contribution to its construction (Mont-Royal). In its heyday, about 6000 people resided in the castle. It was attacked several times by Saladin and finally fell to him in 1189 after a two-year siege. The Mamluks later restored the castle in the 14th century. (source: visitpetra.jo) * Montréal, مونتريال, قلعة الشوبك, Al Shoubak, شوبك, Fortress, Palace, Royal Mountain. * 1- Shoubak to Amman: 207 KM, approximately 2 hours & 40 minutes of driving. 2- Shoubak to Aqaba: 160 KM, approximately 2 hours & 15 minutes of driving. 3- Shoubak to QAIA: 178 KM, approximately 2 hours & 10 minutes of driving. * Mobile broadband (4G) is available in the location. * Markets, shops, restaurants, banks & ATMs, hardware stores are available in the area. * 1- Montareal Hotel is in the location. 2- 30 minutes of driving to reach 30+ hotels, hotel apartments, and camps are available in Petra. * 1- One medical center is available in the area, 2- 30 minutes of driving to reach one hospital, 5+ medical centers, clinics & medical laboratories, 3+ Pharmacies. * 1- Average high °C (°F) 26.9 (80.4) in August. 2- Average low °C (°F) −2.0 (28.4) in January.
Location Category
- MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS - Science / History
