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Durrës Castle
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Durrës Castle
Durrës Castle is a castle located in Durrës the capital of the Durrës County, Albania. It was originally built the 5th century AD by the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I, and later was expanded and reinforced by the Republic of Venice and during the period of the Ottoman Empire.
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Country: Albania
District: Durrës 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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