Barbar Agha Citadel

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Also called as Iaal Fortress, this old historical castle was named after Mustafa Barbar Agha the governor of Tripoli and Lattikia in the Ottoman Era who built the Castle in 1814 and was buried in it. The Citadel sits on a high hill overlooking a wide panoramic view where visitors can look down on olive orchards, wild gardens, and a clear view of Tripoli and the Mediterranean coast.