The Yehiam Fortress

Historical Sites in The Western Galilee

The Yehiam Fortress is another impressive remnant from the Crusaders time. This is an ancient Crusaders’ fortress which was built in the 12th century on top of earlier settlements from the Roman period. The settlers, which came to this place in 1946, lived within the fortress’ ruins. Its massive walls protected them when they were under siege during the 1948 War of Independence. These defense positions have been restored and are now open for visits. While touring the fortress, one can get an impression of the battles which took place here during the War of Independence and view the Western Galilee in all of its beauty from one of the highest and most impressive observation points in the area, which is located at the top of this fortress.

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Opening hours of The Yehiam Fortress:

April to September: 8 am - 5 pm

October - March: 8 am - 4 pm

Fridays and holiday eves: 8 am - 3 pm

Address: Yehiam

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Hurbat Manot (Manot or Manueth Ruin) ● The Tefen Industrial Park ● Ein Afek Nature Reserve ● Rosh HaNikra ● Argaman Beach in Acre (Akko) ● The Museum for the Jewish Resistance Prisoners in Acre ● Montfort Lake ● Montfort Fortress ● The Templar Tunnel ● The Sculpture Garden in Kibbutz Eilon ● The Old City of Acre Market ● Adamit Park ● Betzet Beach ● The Goren Park ● The Treasures in the Wall Museum ● Montfort Lookout at Goren Park ● Me'arat Keshet (Keshet Cave, or cave of the arch) ● The Sea Mosque in Acre (Akko) ● The Yehiam Convoy Memorial ● The Knights’ Halls ● Hamam al-Basha ● The Okashi Art Museum ● Achziv ● The Bahai Gardens in Acre ● The Yehiam Fortress ● Namer (Tiger) Cave ● The Rock Park in Kisra-Sumei ● Acre ● Ein Yif'am (Pulsating Spring) ● Jezzar Pasha Mosque

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Best Season: All Seasons

Type of Tour: Independent

Tour Mode: Hike

Tour Duration: About- 6 Hours

Difficulty Level: Easy

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