Castles & Fortresses in Syria

The best castles and fortresses in Syria: 2 on the world’s top 100

2 of the world’s 100 best castles and fortresses are in Syria, according to The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Aleppo Citadel in Aleppo at N° 9, followed by Krak des Chevaliers in Al-Husn at N° 49.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/castles/

Syria has the 15th most entries of the 34 countries on The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses 2026.

Syria has 2 of the 12 entries from the Middle East; the highest ranked in the Middle East is Mamure Castle in Anamur, Turkey, at N° 5 in the world.

N° 1 in the world is Orava Castle in Oravský Podzámok, Slovakia.

Aleppo Citadel in Aleppo is N° 9 of The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 1 in Syria.

Krak des Chevaliers in Al-Husn is N° 49 of The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 2 in Syria.