Tirana Castle, Medieval fortress in central Tirana, Albania.
Tirana Castle features stone walls approximately six meters high with Byzantine-era foundations integrated into the modern pedestrian street of Murat Toptani.
The fortress served as a strategic defensive structure before 1300, controlling major east-west and north-south trade routes that formed the nucleus of early Tirana.
The castle houses a traditional bazaar opened in December 2018, featuring craft stores and restaurants serving regional Albanian cuisine to preserve local cultural practices.
The site operates daily from 07:00 to 02:00, allowing visitors to explore the uncovered wall foundations and walk through the reconstructed sections freely.
Local folklore persists around ancient legends of secret tunnels used during wartime, adding mystical elements to the historical site despite being largely unconfirmed.
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