Margëlliç Castle

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Margëlliç Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Margëlliçit) is a castle in the village of Margëlliç near Patos, western Albania. It is a castle that dates from the 7th century AD, and is found on top of a hill. The castle was part of the defense system of the ancient Illyrian city of Byllis, that belonged to the Illyrian Bylliones tribe. The castle has also been the scene of a World War II battle between nazi Germany and the Albanian resistance.

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

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Borsh Castle
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Dalmacë Castle
Daul Castle
Drisht Castle
Durrës Castle
Elbasan Castle
Fortress of Justinian
Gjirokastër Castle
Kaninë Castle
Kardhiq Castle
Krujë Castle
Ishëm Castle
Laç Castle
Lalm Castle
Lezhë Castle
Libohovë Castle
Lëkurësi Castle
Margëlliç Castle
Ndroq Castle
Peqin Castle
Petrelë Castle
Pogradec Castle
Porto Palermo Castle
Prezë Castle
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