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Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa

Tartus, Syria

Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa
Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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. Today, the building serves as the National Museum of Tartus.

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