Kelcyre Castle
Këlcyrë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Këlcyrës) is a castle near the city of Këlcyrë. The castle was first built in the 3rd-4th century BC by Illyrian tribes in the region.[1][2][3]
| Këlcyrë Castle Kalaja e Këlcyrës | |
|---|---|
| Këlcyrë, in Southern Albania | |
Panorama of Këlcyrë Castle | |
Këlcyrë Castle Kalaja e Këlcyrës | |
| Coordinates | 40.308277°N 20.185367°E |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Albania |
| Controlled by | Epirus Upper Macedonia Illyrian tribes Roman Empire Kingdom of Albania Muzaka family Byzantine Empire Principality of Zenebishi Ottoman Empire Albania |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 3rd-4th century BC |
| Materials | Ancient blocks |
See also
References
- "The Illyrian Castle Of Këlcyra". 2020–2022.
- "The Castle of Këlcyra". 2022.
- "Ancient Castles in Kelcyre". 2017–2022.
External links
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