Kokhav HaYarden National Park
Archaeology and History
The centerpiece of this national park is its magnificently preserved Crusader fortress.
Built in the twelfth century, the fortress stands on a plateau high over the Jordan Valley, hence its Hebrew name, Star of the Jordan.
Its medieval name, Belvoir, means beautiful view that has not changed in a thousand years.
A walking tour through the fortress will reveal halls, cisterns, and the secret of its strength. The adjacent sculpture garden displays works by the famous Israeli artist Yigal Tomarkin.
Image credit: Shlomi Mishaly. From PikiWiki.
- Region
- North
- Address
- Jordan Star National Park
- Opening hours
- Daylight time: Sunday: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday: 08:00 - 17:00, Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00, Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00, Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00, Friday: 08:00 - 16:00, Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00, Holiday evening: 08:00 - 16:00</br> Standard time: Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday: 08:00 - 16:00, Tuesday: 08:00 - 16
- Parking
- Parking
- Suitable for children
- Suitable for children
- Phone
- +972-4-6581766
- Fax
- +972-4-6191294
- avidavid@npa.org.il
- Website
- bit.ly
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