Masyaf Castle in video games
The real castle in Syria is the home of the Assassins, from the first Assassin's Creed to Revelations. Masyaf Castle appears in 2 games on Pixel Pilgrimage: Assassin's Creed and Assassin's Creed Revelations.
In real lifeThe games
In gameAssassin's Creed2007MasyafReal place, reimaginedThe mountain fortress of the Assassins, Altaïr's home.Game vs real photo 
In gameAssassin's Creed Revelations2011MasyafReal place, reimaginedThe old Assassin fortress where Ezio's journey starts and ends, and the setting of all of Altaïr's memories.Game vs real photo
The real place
Masyaf was a real stronghold of the Nizari Ismailis, the order that inspired the game's Assassins. Their leader Rashid al-Din Sinan held it in the late 12th century and resisted a siege by Saladin in 1176. The game turns a modest hilltop castle into a towering citadel.
Visiting
Check current travel advice for Syria before planning a visit.
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