Grazhdani Castle, Cultural Monument in Dibër District, Albania.

Grazhdani Castle is a fortress with stone walls that rise across multiple levels on a hillside, featuring defensive structures and viewing points positioned along its perimeter. The layout makes use of the natural slope to strengthen its defensive purpose.

Grazhdani Castle dates from the 4th century AD, in the late Roman period, and is identified with the medieval castle of Stefigrad from the time of Skanderbeg. It stood on the southern slopes of the Deshat mountain at 525–600 m, controlling the road from Debar to Peshkopi. Excavations were carried out in 1983, and it was declared an archaeological monument on 15 January 1963.

The castle's structure reflects the building knowledge of medieval craftspeople who worked with local materials and techniques suited to mountain terrain. You can see this craftsmanship in how the stone was cut and laid throughout the remaining walls.

You can reach the fortress by hiking on marked trails from the village of Grazhdan and explore it during daylight hours. The trails are easiest to follow during warmer months when ground conditions are most favorable.

The fortress is identified with Stefigrad, the medieval castle linked to Skanderbeg's era, though its walls date to the late Roman period. Its 34 hectares make it the largest fortress in Albania and among the largest in the Balkans.