Tepelenë Castle, Medieval fortress in Tepelenë, Albania
The fortress occupies 4 hectares on a hill near the meeting point of the Drino and Vjosë rivers in southern Albania.
Sultan Bayezid II documented the first mention of a castle at this location in 1482, with Byzantine origins dating to the 7th century.
Lord Byron visited the castle in 1809 and later mentioned his encounter with Ali Pasha in the poem 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage'.
The castle features three entrance gates, including the eastern gate marked with an inscription reading 'The gate of Vezir'.
The fortress walls, reaching 5 meters in thickness, integrate with the natural terrain instead of following standard geometric patterns.
Location: Gjirokastër County
Location: Tepelenë municipality
Part of: Tepelena
GPS coordinates: 40.29889,20.02139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:40
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