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Borsh Castle
Borsh Castle
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Borsh Castle
Borsh Castle, also Sopot Castle, is a historical castle located near the village Borsh, Vlorë County, Albania. It is dating back from the early Byzantine period in the 5th century AD. It was rebuilt by Ottomans in the 15th century AD.
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Country: Albania
District: Vlorë County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 5th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Republic of Venice + Islamic
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
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Elevation: 290 m
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