Borsh Castle

Coordinates: 40°4′13″N 19°51′20″E / 40.07028°N 19.85556°E / 40.07028; 19.85556

Mosque of the Borsh Castle

Borsh Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Borshit) also known as Sopot Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e 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.

History

It was built in 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.

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

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