Margëlliç Castle

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 city of Byllis. The castle has also been the scene of a World War II battle between nazi Germany and the Albanian resistance.

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: 40°40′18″N 19°40′02″E / 40.6718°N 19.6673°E / 40.6718; 19.6673

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