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The citadel of Shaizar in Syria, seen from the southern tower · Photo: Schumeru . · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2010

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Shayzar Castle

Local name: قلعة شيزر

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The Citadel of Shayzar, seen from the southern tower — The Citadel of Shayzar, seen from the southern tower · Photo: Schumeru · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2010

Citadel of Shayzar: ruins of the eastern walls above the Orontes river in the southern part of the complex, seen from the south — Citadel of Shayzar: ruins of the eastern walls above the Orontes river in the southern part of the complex, seen from the south · Photo: Schumeru · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 2010

Shaizar fortress in the late 19th century — Shaizar fortress in the late 19th century · Photo: Félix Bonfils · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded late 19th century

Shayzar Castle — Photo: Frank Kidner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 1995

Shayzar Castle — Photo: Frank Kidner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Recorded 1995

Documented condition

Current condition not documented

Visiting

No verified visiting information. Inclusion in the atlas does not mean the place is open or safe to visit.

Getting here

Documented ride, stay and transport services in Hama:

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Nearby medical services

Straight-line distance from this place. Data: OpenStreetMap, as of 2026-10-30. Operating status not verified – call before going.

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الايمانHospital · 20 kmDirections
مشفى الايمان التخصصيHospital · 20 kmDirections
مشفى العماد التخصصيHospital · 21 kmDirections

Sources (5)

Wikidata · CC0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (ar) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (en) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
Wikipedia (ur) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2026-10-30
OpenStreetMap · ODbL · 2026-10-30

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