Petrelë Castle

Kalaja e Petrelës
castle in Tirana
#12 in Tirana / #59 in Albania
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by Reinald.Maloku
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Petrelë Castle is a historic fortress located in the village of Petrelë, near Tirana, Albania. Dating back to the Byzantine era, the castle is perched on a rocky hill, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Erzen Valley. It was built in the 6th century under the reign of Emperor Justinian I and has been a strategic military site throughout Albanian history. The castle features well-preserved towers and walls, and it has been a key defensive structure against various invasions.


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