Kardhiq Castle

Kardhiq Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Kardhiqit) is a ruined hill fortress located in Kardhiq, southern Albania. Built between the late 14th and the early 15th century by the Zenebishi family, it was restored by Ali Pasha in the early 19th century.

Kardhiq Castle
Kalaja e Kardhiqit
near Kardhiq, Albania
Coordinates40.1246°N 20.0292°E / 40.1246; 20.0292
TypeCastle
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
Site history
Builtlate 14th - early 15th century

History

The castle is first mentioned in the 143132 register of the Sanjak of Albania. The castle has five towers, two of which are of polygonal form and similar to other castles of Ali Pasha. The width of the walls, which feature turrets, is about 1.7 metres (5.6 ft).[1]

Sources

  1. Karaiskaj, Gjerak (1981). Pesë mijë vjet fortifikime në Shqipëri. Shtëpia Botuese "8 Nëntori". pp. 148, 171. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
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