Kaninë Castle

Part of the fortification from inland side

Kaninë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Kaninës) is a castle in the village Kaninë near Vlorë, in southwestern Albania.

History

This castle was built in the village with the same name which is about 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Vlorë. The castle rises on the side of the Shushica Mountain, about 380 metres (1,250 ft) above sea level. The castle was built on the site of an ancient settlement, one of the oldest in the Vlora region. The castle is believed to have been erected in the 3rd century B.C. In the 4th century B.C. the castle was transformed into a fortress town. In the 6th century A.D. the castle was reconstructed by Justinian I. The castle was the center of the Principality of Valona in the 14th century.

The settlement covers an area of 3,625 hectares.

Castles in Albania
Ali Pasha Castle Badhrë Castle Fortress of Bashtovë Berat Castle Borsh Castle Burgajet Castle Dajti Castle Drisht Castle Durrës Castle Elbasan Castle Fortress of Justinian Gjirokastër Castle Kaninë Castle Kardhiq Castle Krujë Castle Ishëm 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
See also List of castles in Albania

Vlorë
Geography	Bay of Vlorë Sazan Island
Infrastructure	Port of Vlorë Fishing Port of Vlorë Wind Farm of Vlorë Air Base of Vlorë Pashaliman Base
Landmarks	Muradie Mosque Kaninë Castle Sazan Island Zvërnec Island Narta Lagoon Oricum Karaburun Peninsula Flamurtari Stadium University of Vlorë Independence Monument Flag's Square

Coordinates: 40°26′35″N 19°31′12″E / 40.443°N 19.520°E / 40.443; 19.520

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