❮ Acre

Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre

fortification in Acre

#2 in Acre / #61 in Israel

by Maya-Anaïs Yataghène from Paris, France

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The Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre, located in Acre, Israel, was a significant stronghold of the Knights Hospitaller during the Crusader period. This fortified complex served as a key administrative and military center for the order in the Holy Land. It included essential facilities such as a hospital, living quarters for the knights, and a church. The commandery played a crucial role in the defense of the Crusader states and provided medical care and support to pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.

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