Information and Review of the Nimrod Fortress National Park

The Nimrod Fortress is a 13th-century Muslim stronghold that commanded the road to city of Damascus after the fall of the Crusaders. Visitors can explore the remains of a spiral staircase, a secret passageway, wide halls, a huge water cistern and watchtowers. See magnificent views of the Hula Valley, the Upper Galilee, the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon and the mountains of Lebanon. Mark Twain called the fortress probably the most exquisite ruins in the world. The Nimrod Fortress can be reached from Kiryat Shmona, traveling east on road 99.

FAQ for Nimrod Fortress National Park (Archaeology and History in Israel):

Wheelchair accessible? No,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Archaeology and History, Region: North, Address: Nimrod Fortress National Park (Find more Archaeology and History in Israel: North)

Nimrod Fortress National Park Opening hours:

Daylight saving time:
Sunday: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday: 08:00 – 17:00, Tuesday: 08:00 – 17:00, Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00, Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00, Friday: 08:00 – 16:00, Saturday: 08:00 – 17:00, Holiday eve: 08:00 – 16:00
Standard time:
Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00, Monday: 08:00 – 16:00, Tuesday: 08:00 – 16:00, Wednesday: 08:00 – 16:00, Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00, Friday: 08:00 – 15:00, Saturday: 08:00 – 15:00, Holiday eve: 08:00 – 15:00
Rosh Hashanah evening, Yom Kippur evening, Passover evening: 08:00 – 13:00

Features

• Accessibility: No
• Attraction type: Archaeology and History
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

Regions

• North (Haifa and Galil)

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