Comments on: 7 Great Castles That Are Not in Europe

By: Kerryah

Kerryah — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:38:12 +0000

I loved Kerak and Shobak, both Crusader castles in Jordan, also Ajlun, built by Saladin’s nephew. Azraq is great, Roman in origin, and the other so-called Desert Castles in the desert east of Amman, though mostly inns and/or hunting lodges, are well worth visiting on a day trip from the capital.

By: Don S

Don S — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:19:03 +0000

Great start on the castles. You might add the Maiden’s Castle on the Med coast of Turkey; the little Qasr al-Azraq (T.E. Lawrence stayed here)in Jordan; and Saladin’s castle in Syria, which is said to be better even than Krac des Chevaliers. It’s cheaper to travel in these countries than in Europe.

By: Mia McCroskey

Mia McCroskey — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

That photo of Bam Castle makes we want to buy a ticket to Iran right now — perhaps not the most prudent course of action… But something about those smoothe adobe walls, the starkness of the crenelations and the searing blue sky pulled me in the moment I scrolled down to it. Thanks for the mental holiday!

By: Ian Rose

Ian Rose — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Despite loving European castles, I’ve never been to any of these. That just won’t stand.