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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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