castles in Albania
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Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra
The Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Albania, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Located in the picturesque town of Gjiroka
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Kalaja Antike e Rubikut
**Kalaja Antike e Rubikut**
**Location**
The Kalaja Antike e Rubikut is situated in Bulshizë, Albania.
**History**
This castle was constructed during a period of significant cultural and historical
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Kalaja Hisari në Domaj
**Kalaja Hisari në Domaj**
**Location**
Kalaja Hisari në Domaj is situated in Rruga Selim Halili, Bashkia Kukës, Albania.
**History**
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly
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Kalaja e Ballezës
**Kalaja e Ballezës**
**Location**
Kalaja e Ballezës is situated in Gruemirë, Albania, along Rruga Mucaj.
**History**
The construction of Kalaja e Ballezës dates back to the 15th century. Its purpos

Kalaja e Bashtovës
**Kalaja e Bashtovës**
The Kalaja e Bashtovës is situated in Rreth-greth, Albania, within the town of Gosë.
The Fortress of Bashtovë, also known as Kalaja e Bashtovës, is a

Kalaja e Beltojës
**Kalaja e Beltojës**
Kalaja e Beltojës is situated on SH27 in Bërdicë, Albania.
**History and Architecture**
Construction of Kalaja e Beltojës reportedly began in the 14th century, wit

Kalaja e Beratit
**Kalaja e Beratit**
The Kalaja e Beratit, also known as Berat Castle, is situated in Rrugica Mbrica, Albania, within the town of Berat.
Berat Castle has a rich and storied

Kalaja e Bodinit
**Kalaja e Bodinit**
Kalaja e Bodinit is situated in Shkomit, Koçaj - Tavareni, Albania.
The construction period of Kalaja e Bodinit is not specified. The castles purpose w

Kalaja e Cfirit
**Kalaja e Cfirit**
**Location and Overview**
Kalaja e Cfirit is a medieval castle located in Aranitas, Albania. It stands at an address known as Shtegu i Majes.
The construction of Kala

Kalaja e Daulit
**Kalaja e Daulit**
Kalaja e Daulit is situated in Perlataj, Vinjoll, Albania.
The construction of Kalaja e Daulit dates back to the medieval period. The castles purpose wa

Kalaja e Delvinës
**Kalaja e Delvinës**
Kalaja e Delvinës is situated on SH78 in Delvinë, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not specified. However, it is believed to d

Kalaja e Dorëzit
**Kalaja e Dorëzit**
Kalaja e Dorëzit is situated in Pezë, Tirana Municipality, Central Albania, at an address of Kalaja e Dorëzit, Dorëz, Pezë.
The castle is believed to da

Kalaja e Dragotit
**Kalaja e Dragotit**
Kalaja e Dragotit is situated in Shushicë Vogël, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated. However, it is believ

Kalaja e Drishtit
**Kalaja e Drishtit**
Kalaja e Drishtit is situated in Postribë, Albania, within the Maranaj Park MTB.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated

Kalaja e Durrësit
**Kalaja e Durrësit**
Kalaja e Durrësit, also known as Durrës Castle, is situated in Rruga Kont Urani, Bashkia Durrës, Albania.
The construction of Kalaja e Durrësit began i

Kalaja e Elbasanit
**Kalaja e Elbasanit**
**Location and Overview**
The Kalaja e Elbasanit, also known as Elbasan Castle, is a medieval fortress located in Elbasan, Albania. It stands at coordinates 41.1133199, 20.0816

Kalaja e Gajtanit
Kalaja e Gajtanit is situated on SH5 in Renc, Albania.
The construction period of Kalaja e Gajtanit is not specified. The castles purpose is believed to

Kalaja e Irmajt
**Kalaja e Irmajt**
**Overview**
Kalaja e Irmajt is a medieval castle located in Kruja, Albania. This historic fortress has played a significant role in the countrys rich cultural

Kalaja e Kardhiqit
**Kalaja e Kardhiqit**
**Overview**
Kalaja e Kardhiqit, also known as Kardhiq Castle, is a fortress castle located in Cepo, Albania. The site has been designated as a historical mon

Kalaja e Lalmit
**Kalaja e Lalmit**
Kalaja e Lalmit is situated on SH56 in Lalm, Albania.
The construction of Kalaja e Lalmit is believed to date from the 14th century. The castles purpose

Kalaja e Lashkizës
**Kalaja e Lashkizës**
Kalaja e Lashkizës is situated in Shënllesh, Albania, at an address of Kraj Zalle.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly doc

Kalaja e Malathrese
**Kalaja e Malathrese**
Kalaja e Malathrese is situated on SH98 in Xarrë, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not specified in available information.

Kalaja e Margëlliçit
**Kalaja e Margëlliçit**
The Kalaja e Margëlliçit is situated in Patos, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated. However, it is belie

Kalaja e Marshejt
**Kalaja e Marshejt**
**Overview**
Located in Qendër, Albania, Kalaja e Marshejt is a medieval castle situated along the SH21 road. This fortified structure has played a significant

Kalaja e Mbolanit
**Kalaja e Mbolanit**
Kalaja e Mbolanit is situated in Galinë, Albania, along Rruga Sinje - Mbreshtan.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-documented.

Kalaja e Paleokastrës
**Kalaja e Paleokastrës**
Kalaja e Paleokastrës is a fortress located in Cepo, Albania, and is one of the most notable landmarks in the region.
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Kalaja e Pecës
**Kalaja e Pecës**
The Kalaja e Pecës is situated in Rruga Mehmet Hoxhë Brruti, Bashkia Kukës, Albania.
The construction of the castle is believed to date from the 14th cent

Kalaja e Petralbës
**Kalaja e Petralbës**
Kalaja e Petralbës is situated in Klos, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly documented. However, it is believed t

Kalaja e Prezës
**Kalaja e Prezës**
The Kalaja e Prezës is situated in Gjeç Kodër, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated. However, it is believed t

Kalaja e Prrenjasit
**Kalaja e Prrenjasit**
Prrenjas Castle is situated in Tunjë, Bashkia Gramsh, Elbasan County, Central Albania.
Believed to date from the Illyrian civilization, Kalaja e Prre

Kalaja e Rodonit
**Kalaja e Rodonit**
The Kalaja e Rodonit is a defensive castle located in Ishëm, Bashkia Durrës, Durrës County, Northern Albania.
The const

Kalaja e Sebastes (Lac)
**Kalaja e Sebastes (Lac)**
The Kalaja e Sebastes (Lac) is situated in Unaza e Laçit, Albania, within the town of Laç.
The castle was built as a fortress during an unspeci

Kalaja e Shurdhahut
**Kalaja e Shurdhahut**
The Kalaja e Shurdhahut is situated on SH25 in Vau-Dejës, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly documented. Howeve

Kalaja e Shën Triadhës
**Kalaja e Shën Triadhës**
Kalaja e Shën Triadhës is situated in Lunxhëri, Albania.
The construction of Kalaja e Shën Triadhës began during the Ottoman Empire period. The ca

Kalaja e Shëngjinit
# Kalaja e Shëngjinit
## Overview
Kalaja e Shëngjinit, also known as Shëngjin Castle, is a medieval castle located in Shëngjin i Madh, Albania.
## History
The construction of the castle dates back

Kalaja e Skraparit
**Kalaja e Skraparit**
Located in Qendër Skrapar, Albania, Kalaja e Skraparit is a medieval fortress that has played a significant role in the countrys history.
**His

Kalaja e Skrepit
**Kalaja e Skrepit**
Kalaja e Skrepit is situated in Vërri, Albania, along Rruga I Kacerrit.
The construction period of Kalaja e Skrepit is not specified. The castles purpo

Kalaja e Skënderbeut (Petralba) në fshatin Gur i Bardhë
**Kalaja e Skënderbeut (Petralba) në fshatin Gur i Bardhë**
The Kalaja e Skënderbeut (Petralba) në fshatin Gur i Bardhë is situated in Vig, Albania, along the SH36 road.
Thi

Kalaja e Tiranës
**Kalaja e Tiranës**
The Kalaja e Tiranës is situated in Tirana, Albania.
**History and Purpose**
Kalaja e Tiranës was constructed during the Ottoman period as a fortress to serve as a

Kalaja e Tomorrit
**Kalaja e Tomorrit**
Kalaja e Tomorrit is situated in Tomorr, Vërtop, Bashkia Poliçan, Berat County, Southern Albania.
The construction of Kalaja e Tomorrit is believed to

Kalaja e Treportit
**Kalaja e Treportit**
Kalaja e Treportit is situated in Qendër Vlorë, Albania, along Rruga e Pishave.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated

Kalaja e Turrës
**Kalaja e Turrës**
Kalaja e Turrës is situated in Synej, Bashkia Kavajë, Tirana County, Central Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly sta

Kalaja e Vagalatit
**Kalaja e Vagalatit**
Kalaja e Vagalatit is situated on SH97 in Xarrë, Albania.
The construction period of Kalaja e Vagalatit is not specified. The castles purpose is beli

Kalaja e Varoshit në Ndroq
**Kalaja e Varoshit në Ndroq**
Kalaja e Varoshit në Ndroq is situated at SH56 in Gerbllesh, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly document

Kalaja e Vaut të Dejës
**Kalaja e Vaut të Dejës**
Kalaja e Vaut të Dejës is situated on SH5 in Mjedë, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not specified. It is believed to hav

Kalaja e Ventrokut
**Kalaja e Ventrokut**
Kalaja e Ventrokut is a medieval castle located in Qendër Bilisht, Albania.
The construction of Kalaja e Ventrokut dat

Kalaja e Xhaxhaj (Mbjeshovë)
**Kalaja e Xhaxhaj (Mbjeshovë)**
The Kalaja e Xhaxhaj (Mbjeshovë) is situated in Rruga Karafil Dhembo, Albania, within the Bashkia Ura Vajgurore town. This strategic location allowed fo

Kalaja e Zharës
**Kalaja e Zharës**
Kalaja e Zharës is situated on SH76 in Qendër Tepelenë, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated. It is believed t

Kalaja në Kodrën e Hollmit
**Kalaja në Kodrën e Hollmit**
Kalaja në Kodrën e Hollmit is situated at Rruga e Vodicës in Qendër Ersekë, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not expl

Kulla Salë e Markes
**Kulla Salë e Markes**
Kulla Salë e Markes is situated in Gjuras, Bashkia Bulqizë, Albania.
Kulla Salë e Markes is a fortress castle believed to have been constructed durin

Kështjella e Himarës
**Kështjella e Himarës**
Kështjella e Himarës is situated in Rruga Spiro Spiromilo, Himarë, Albania.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated.

Muret e Aulonës Antike
**Muret e Aulonës Antike**
The Walls of Ancient Aulon is an ancient castle located in Vlora, Albania.
The construction period and purpose of Muret e Aulonës Antike are not well-document

Muret e Kalasë së Triportit
# Muret e Kalasë së Triportit
## Location
Muret e Kalasë së Triportit is situated at Rruga e Pishave, Qendër Vlorë, Albania.
## History
The construction period of Muret e Kalasë së Triportit is no

Muret e Portës
**Muret e Portës**
The Muret e Portës castle is situated in the town of Bashkia Durrës, Albania.
The construction period of the Muret e Portës castle is not well-documented,

Onhezmus Castle
# Onhezmus Castle
## Location
Onhezmus Castle is situated in Saranda, Albania, along Rruga Vangjel Pandi.
## History
No construction period or purpose information is available for Onhezmus Castle.