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 | |
.svg)  Këlcyrë Castle Kalaja e Këlcyrës | |
| Coordinates | 40°18′30″N 20°11′07″E / 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Illyrian Castle Of Këlcyra". 2020–2022.
- ^ "The Castle of Këlcyra". 2022.
- ^ "Ancient Castles in Kelcyre". 2017–2022.