Borsh Castle

Borsh Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Borshit) also known as Sopotit is a ruined castle near the village Borsh, Albania.

This castle is also known as the Castle of Sopot by the name of the hill on which it is located. It was built on the fourth century BC. The castle was heavily damaged during the barbarian invasions of the fifth and sixth centuries AD, and it was rebuilt in the Middle Ages at which time it took its present name.

References

This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Albanian Wikipedia.

Castles in Albania

Ali Pasha Castle • Badhrë Castle • Bashtovë Castle • Berat Castle • Borsh Castle • Burgajet Castle • Dajti Castle • Drisht Castle • Elbasan Castle • Fortress of Justinian • Gjirokastër Castle • Kaninë Castle • Kardhiq Castle • Krujë Castle • Lezhë Castle • Libohovë Castle • Lëkurësi Castle • Margëlliç Castle • Peqin Castle • Petrelë Castle • Pogradec Castle • Porto Palermo Castle • Prezë Castle • Rodoni Castle • Rozafa Castle • Skelë Castle • Tujani Castle • Vokopolë Castle • Castle of Gjon Boçari