Prezë Castle

Prezë Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Prezës) is a castle in Prezë, western Albania.

Preza Castle overlooks the village with the same name and is located on a hilltop. It is a small castle the construction of which started in the 14th century and was completed in the early 15th century and belonged to the Topias, a local feudal family. The castle has been declared a 'monument of culture'. It has four towers, one in each corner. The clock tower was erected around 1800-1850. It is known for its beautiful location, overlooking the Tirana plain. The castle is quite close to the Mother Theresa International Airport. A restaurant and other service facilities are found inside the castle.

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Castles in Albania

Ali Pasha Castle
Badhrë Castle
Fortress of Bashtovë
Berat Castle
Borsh Castle
Burgajet Castle
Dajti Castle
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
Rodoni Castle
Rozafa Castle
Skelë Castle
Tujani Castle
Vokopolë Castle
Castle of Gjon Boçari

Coordinates: 41°25′52″N 19°40′19″E / 41.431°N 19.672°E / 41.431; 19.672