Castles

Durrës Castle

Durrës Castle, an ancient fortress town in Durrës, Albania, dates back to the 400s during the rule of Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I,...

Elbasan Fortress

Built during the reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian between 284 and 305 AD, it was originally called Mansio Scampis. Situated on the...

Bashtovë Fortress

The Fortress of Bashtovë, built in the 15th century under Venetian rule, was designed to facilitate trade. It underwent further modifications during...

Drisht Castle

Originally established in the Illyrian or Roman period as a settlement to protect the Kosovo trade route. Became a Byzantine fortress in...

Lezhë Castle

Lezhë Castle, locally known as Kalaja e Lezhës, is located in the town of Lezhë in northwestern Albania. Originally built in the...

Krujë Castle

Krujë castle was built in the 5th or 6th century by the Byzantine Empire, perched above the city with the same name...