Masyaf
Masyaf is a Syrian town in the hills of Hama Governorate, known above all for its large medieval castle that served as the headquarters of the Nizari Ismailis and their Assassins unit. Set between the coastal mountains and Syria's interior plains, the town draws on a religiously diverse heritage of Ismaili, Alawite, and Christian communities. The wider region sits near UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population32,262
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.2 km2.0 mi
Nearest airports
Masyaf: quick answers
Where is Masyaf?
Masyaf is in Syria, about 32 km20 miles in a straight line from Krak des Chevaliers.
How do you get to Masyaf?
The nearest airport is Latakia (LTK), about 2 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Masyaf?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is January, with about 132 mm5.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Masyaf?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.