Tartus, Syria
Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa was a Catholic cathedral in the city of Tartus, Syria. Erected during the 12th century, it has been described by historians as "the best-preserved religious structure of the Crusades." The cathedral was popular among pilgrims during the Crusades because Saint Peter was said to have founded a small church there dedicated to the Virgin Mary. After it was captured by the Mamluks, the cathedral was turned into a mosque.
- City
- Tartus
- Country
- Syria
- Category
- Museum
- Suggested visit
- About 120 minutes
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