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Bachelors’ Mosque

The Bachelors’ Mosque represents a significant achievement in construction among the religious monuments in the city of Berat. The mosque is an important monument with numerous architectural values for the city, known for its distinctive “one-on-one” windows. It is located in the lower part of the Mangalem neighborhood, along the main road of Berat. The structure is built on two floors to accommodate the steep terrain. From the outside, the minaret appears short and rises from a prismatic plinth, with its lower...

Archaeological Park of Bylis

Very close to the city of Fier lies the Archaeological Park of Bylis, the largest city of Southern Illyria. The earliest document mentioning Bylis is the writing of the Greek geographer Pseudo-Scylax from 380 AD, in which it is said, “The people of the Land of Amantia, the people of Amantia who live here are Illyrians from the Bylliones”. The ancient city was built based on the architectural plan of Hippodamus. From the 3rd century BC, the city was equipped with numerous...

Orikum Archaeological Park

One of the most visited areas in Vlora, Orikum, is not only a seaside resort town but also an ancient Illyrian settlement, founded in the 6th century BCE in the lands of the Illyrian tribe of the Amants, on the hill known as Paleokastra. It was mentioned by ancient authors in the 5th century BCE as an important port of the Adriatic. Currently, only a small percentage of this ancient city has been discovered, but archaeological excavations are still ongoing. On the...

K’cimi i Tropojës

“K’cimi i Tropojës” is now part of the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at UNESCO, becoming another symbol of pride for Albanian culture. This dance is characterized by energetic steps and fast rhythms, representing one of the pearls of our national heritage. For more than half a century, this dance has been an important part of the repertoire of Albanian folk ensembles, preserving and passing on the spirit of our tradition. Its registration in UNESCO not only strengthens Albanian...

Kaninë Castle

Kaninë Castle, locally known as Kalaja e Kaninës, is located in the village of Kaninë, Vlorë County, Albania. Its origins date back to the 3rd century BCE, when it served as an ancient settlement of the Amantes tribe. In the 4th century CE, the Byzantines transformed it into a fortress town. The castle was reconstructed during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, between 527 and 565 CE. It later became a stronghold for the Angevin Kingdom of Albania in...

Porto Palermo Castle

Porto Palermo Castle, located in Himarë, is believed to have been built in the 19th century by Ali Pasha of Tepelena, with assistance from French military engineers. However, historians debate its origins, suggesting it may have been constructed earlier by the Venetians due to its triangular shape, which resembles the Venetian Triangle Castle at Butrint. The castle is triangular in design, featuring three pentagonal towers at its corners, all constructed from limestone. Its thick walls, ranging from 3.2 to 3.5...

Tepelenë Castle

Tepelenë Castle, located in Gjirokastër County, Albania, has its origins in the Byzantine period, with its first defensive tower constructed in the 7th century. The site was mentioned in 1482 during a visit by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II. Ali Pasha of Tepelenë, who was born in this town, rebuilt the castle in 1819, expanding it into its current form. The castle spans 4-5 hectares and features three entrances and three towers. Its walls were constructed to align with the natural...

Lëkurësi Castle

Lëkurësi Castle was built in 1537 by the Ottoman emperor Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The castle and its views remain the main attraction, offering some of the best panoramas over Saranda, the bay, and the Ionian Sea with Corfu visible on the horizon. From the hill, visitors can also enjoy a magnificent view of the valley and mountain range on the other side, as well as the Butrint Lake. The castle was constructed in a square shape with two round...

Ali Pasha Castle

Ali Pasha Castle, located in Butrint, was constructed in the 15th or 16th century by the Venetians, who acquired Corfu and the surrounding areas in 1386. It was built as a stronghold to protect the region around Butrint and to exploit its fishing and farming potential. Ali Pasha seized control of the castle after the dissolution of the Republic of San Marco in 1797 and made significant improvements to its defenses. The castle was also used as a manor in...

Tirana Castle (Fortress of Justinian)

The castle dates back to the Early Byzantine Period (4th to 6th century). It might have been built or rebuilt by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. The castle had a rectangular plan with round corner towers and square wall towers. The current fortification has three known towers. The walls, 6 meters (20 ft) high, are remnants from the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. The recently uncovered wall foundations are incorporated into the pedestrian Murat Toptani Street. A mosaic commemorating...

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