Castelli in Albania
Castles & Forts
Albania's strategic location at the crossroads of empires is reflected in its diverse fortifications. These sites span from ancient Illyrian foundations to Byzantine city walls and expansive Ottoman citadels. Significant landmarks include Krujë Castle, the center of Skanderbeg’s 15th-century resistance, and the UNESCO-listed fortresses of Berat and Gjirokastër, which still house residential quarters. Coastal defenses like Porto Palermo and the Venetian Tower in Durrës showcase the influence of Mediterranean powers on the country's defensive architecture.
Berat Castle
Berat Castle, also referred to as the Citadel of Berat and castle quarter, is a fortress overlooking the town of Berat, Albania.
Durrës Castle
Durrës Castle is the fortified old city of Durrës, Albania. It is enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and…
Fortress of Bashtovë
A 15th-century rectangular Venetian fortress located on a plain near the Shkumbin River. It is one of the few Albanian fortifications not built on a hilltop, originally constructed to protect the river mouth and coastline.
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