Castles of Albania
Rozafa, Kruja, Berat, Gjirokastër — fortresses that shaped Albanian history.
Explore Krujë Castle's Skanderbeg Museum, its vibrant Old Bazaar, and panoramic mountain views. Discover the heart of Albanian history and culture today.
The colossal Illyrian-Venetian fortress guarding the confluence of three rivers above Shkodër — panoramic views to Montenegro.
A still-inhabited medieval citadel above Berat with Byzantine churches and the Onufri icon museum.
Ali Pasha's triangular sea fortress on a Riviera peninsula — one of Albania's most photogenic castles.
A vast Ottoman fortress crowning the UNESCO stone city, home to a weapons museum and captured US spy plane.
A small triangular castle on a rock 20 minutes from Tirana with sweeping valley views and a restaurant inside.
A tiny Venetian fort between Tirana and the airport — a favourite sunset stop with views to the Adriatic.
A rare lowland Venetian-Ottoman fortress on the plain near the Shkumbin river.
A hilltop ruined fortress above Vlorë Bay — sunset views and few visitors.
An Illyrian-Ottoman citadel above Lezhë with views over the plain and Skanderbeg's memorial nearby.
Ali Pasha's home fortress on a bluff above the Vjosa river.
An Ottoman fortress still forming the old core of Elbasan, with churches, cafés and a hammam inside.