MONFORT CRUSADERS FORTRESS AND PARK

Dear Rani, this is a very beautiful album of this ancient stronghold. The historical commentaty is very interesting. I had no idea the German knights had a center in Venice. I don't think it was mentioned much when we studied European history. Interesting. The views arount the fortress is beautiful green and lush, I love the galilee nature. I am looking forward to see you in Isreal soon. Love Tirza

said tirza_h 1 months 3 days ago

Dear Ran, thank you for this beautiful trip through the Monfort aka Shtarkenberg. It is, indeed, a very historic castle during the crusades. I learned that soon after its completion, it was destroyed by Salah-ud-din in 1187. It was reconquered in 1220 and became a defensive system of the crusaders. It is a impressive as well as historic castle and formed a very importatnt part of the crusaders' travails. Excellent photographs. Once again, thank you for taking us a virtual trip. Your albums are very educative as they are beautiful. Best wishes, Suresh

said suresh_krishna 1 months 2 days ago

Dear Ran, thanks for your invitation to see this great album. A real historic castle is it. And I have never thought, that there are in your land such oak forests. A very very beautiful park and valley is it. Thanks, Ute.

said utehempel 1 months 2 days ago

Amazing shots and fascinating history Ran! Extraordinary fortress! Thank you for sharing it! Hugs, your friend Corina

said flower11rose 1 months 1 days ago

Dear friend Ran; I love this album regarding the ruins of a Montfort fortress built by crusaders during the times of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. This fortress had not been originally built for military purposes but begun its way as an agricultural farm. By the way... did you know that the nobility title of "king of Jerusalem" belongs actually to our King Juan Carlos I? Very good stuff Ran! Shalom

said mdediego 29 days ago

Dear Ran, this way you have shared with us a new fashinating place of your land ... Wonderful shots and magic atmosphere are a good mix for a very interesting and charming album! I should like to see this place with my eyes but I am happy to be able to see it through your so beautiful images! Great job, dear friend! A big hug. Simonetta

said simonaman 28 days ago

Wonderful photos Ran, and very interesting commentary. Thank you for sharing this interesting album with me. Best wishes from Keith.

said magikeith 26 days ago

Ciao Ran; it's a beautiful collection. Great shots, beautiful fortress, fantastic place. Really well done. Greetings, Renato/Italy.

said renato26 25 days ago

Dear Ran, another fine album! I appreciated all the wonderful pictures as well as the accurate captions. That's the way we like the studies of history! Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Vienna, Vera

said veralebail 22 days ago

Dear Rani, what a really interestingt History lesson, complete with very well composed pics to show everything. It made a very informative slide show.

said mrcoradour 19 days ago

Hi Ran, I very much enjoyed viewing this album. I can imagine the days when this fortress was populated - imagine the men standing watch clothed in the uniform of their day. The view from the watchtower is astounding. Even though the fortress is in an Oak Forest it still is very visible and commanding from the surrounding land. What a thrill it must have been to be there when it was built. Thank you for posting this excellent album - it is always good to learn so much history from you. - Very best regards from Michigan, DeeAnne :)

said missdee101 16 days ago

Ciao, noy sure how to do this but I did leave a message. I would love to see the beauty of where mi family is from. I do want to go visit there. Beautiful pictures.

said sorrisa26 9 days ago