The Templar Fortress of Tartous (Tartus) is on the coast of Syria.The second biggest port in Syria. Tartus goes back to the 2nd millennium BC but there is little left to see of the Phoenician colony of Aradus.
The Crusaders captured it in 1099 and built the stunning Krak des Chevalier (Castle), the Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa (later converted to a mosque). (see the film of the Knights Templars).
Damascus is 3hrs away circling Lebanon on the M5.
Looking at the locally offered attractions and tours is the first thing a movie location scout will do to research a place.
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Always remember a ship tour offers the protection of waiting for the trip to return if it is running late.
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