Shobak Castle

Shobak Castle (Montreal): the early Crusader fortress and its surrouning desert views.

Shobak Castle, also known as Montreal, is one of Jordan's oldest Crusader castles, less restored and gloriously atmospheric than Kerak. Crumbling walls, deep galleries and silent courtyards lie scattered over a fortified hill near the desert road.

There are no crowds, just views and ruins. Climb the passages carefully. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan stop here on the road between Kerak and Petra, and full package tours to Jordan include it as a wild detour south.

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