Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa was a Catholic cathedral in Tartus, Syria, erected during the 12th century. Historians have described it as “the best-preserved religious structure of the Crusades.” It attracted pilgrims during the Crusades because Saint Peter was said to have founded a small church there dedicated to the Virgin Mary. After the Mamluks captured it, the cathedral became a mosque. It now serves as the National Museum of Tartus.

Location

Tartus, Syria

Built

12th century

Current use

National Museum of Tartus