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Rodoni Castle

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Rodoni Castle

Rodoni Castle, also Castle of Rodon or Skanderbeg Castle, is a castle located on the Cape of Rodon, Durrës County, Albaina. It was built by Skanderbeg between 1450 -1452 AD. The castle was destroyed by Ottoman forces in 1467 AD following the Siege of Krujë. In 1500 AD the castle was rebuilt by the Republic of Venice.

Site Information

Country: Albania

District: Durrës County

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 15th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Principality of Kastrioti

Later Cultures: Republic of Venice

Site Features: Republic of Venice Monuments

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Elevation: 4 m

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