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Notable fort · Judea and Samaria, Israel

Dir Qala

דיר קלעה

Dir Qala is a fort in Judea and Samaria, Israel.

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Dir Qala: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Dir Qala

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Dir Qala — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.05820, 35.04455. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dir Qala open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Dir Qala yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Dir Qala?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Dir Qala?

    Nearby: Shuqba Cave (cave, 11 km), Migdal Afeq (Mirabel Fortress) Ruins (fort, 11 km), Mazor (fort, 12 km), Tel Dalit (fort, 14 km), Antipatroos fortress;Tel Afek (fort, 15 km), Yarkon National Park (sanctuary, 17 km).

    Is Dir Qala worth visiting?

    Dir Qala is listed as a notable fort in Israel on Spotwander.