Castles & Forts in Israel map & data
There are 12 castles and forts mapped in Israel, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Northern District (6), Southern District (2) and Jerusalem District (2) - Northern District alone holds 50% of them. 67% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include מצודת יואב, מבצר מרלה and מבצר יחיעם.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Northern District | 6 | 50% |
| Southern District | 2 | 17% |
| Jerusalem District | 2 | 17% |
| Central District | 1 | 8.3% |
| Haifa | 1 | 8.3% |
Notable castles and forts in Israel
- מצודת יואבSouthern District · fort
- מבצר מרלהHaifa · castle
- מבצר יחיעםNorthern District · castle
- חרבת בטן אל-ערשJerusalem District · castle
- Castellum Roger the LombardiCentral District · fort
- הארמון הצפוניSouthern District · castle
- מבצר רמות נפתליNorthern District · castle
- מצודת עכוNorthern District · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Israel?
This layer holds 12 castles and forts in Israel, the most of them in Northern District. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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