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Fortress of Bashtovë
Fortress of Bashtovë
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Fortress of Bashtovë
Fortress of Bashtovë is a historical castle located near the Adriatic Sea in the Tirana County of Albania. It was originally built over an existing Byzantine structure dates back the 6th century AD. However, the current fortress was built in the 15th century AD during the reign of the Republic of Venice.
Site Information
Country: Albania
District: Tirana County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Republic of Venice
Site Features: Republic of Venice Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: The Castle of Bashtova
Date of Submission: 2017
Exact Location
Elevation: 0 m
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