Porto Palermo Castle, Stone castle on Porto Palermo peninsula, Albania.
The triangular fortress contains three rectangular towers at its corners and thick defensive walls constructed with local limestone blocks.
Ali Pasha of Tepelena commissioned the construction of this military fortress in the early 19th century to control maritime routes.
The castle architecture combines Ottoman defensive elements with Albanian building techniques, representing the regional military engineering of its time.
Visitors can access the castle daily between 9:00 and 18:00, with an entrance fee that supports the maintenance of this historical structure.
During the Communist period, the castle grounds housed a secret submarine base, with tunnels carved into the surrounding rock formation.
Location: Himarë
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:00-18:00
Website: https://porto-palermo.milinevsky.com
GPS coordinates: 40.06218,19.79071
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:11
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