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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.
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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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