Lëkurësi Castle
Ruined castle in Vlorë County, Albania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lëkurësi Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Lëkurësit) is a ruined castle near Sarandë, southern Albania. The castle is on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Sarandë, southeast of the town centre. From here one can control the whole town as well as the islands of Ksamil.[1]
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Lëkurësi Castle | |
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Kalaja e Lëkurësit | |
Sarandë Southern Albania | |
Coordinates | 39.8659°N 20.02567°E / 39.8659; 20.02567 |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Albania |
Controlled by | Ottoman Empire Albania |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1537 |
Built by | Suleiman the Magnificent |
Materials | Stone |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 220 Soldiers |
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