Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre
The Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre is a monumental complex founded by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights Hospitallers. It is located in the city of Saint-Jean-d'Acre (now Acre in Israel). In the 13th century, the commandery became the headquarters of the Order until the fall of the city in 1291.
| Hospitaller commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre | |
|---|---|
| Saint-Jean d'Acre in Kingdom of Jerusalem, Israel | |
Actual view of the commandery | |
Flag of the Order of St. John | |
| Coordinates | 32°55′24.49″N 35°04′09.61″E |
| Type | Commandery |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Knights Hospitaller |
| Controlled by | Knights Hospitaller |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th century 13th century |
| Built by | Knights Hospitaller |
| In use | 1149-1291 |
| Materials | Sandstone |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Saint-Jean-d'Acre (1189-1191) Siege of Saint-Jean-d'Acre (1291) |
| Events | Crusades |
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