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Ishëm Castle
Ishëm Castle
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Ishëm Castle
Ishëm Castle is a ruined castle located on a hill above the Ishëm river in Durrës County, Albania. It was built in 1574 AD by the Ottomans to counter the peasant revolt.
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Country: Albania
District: Durrës County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 205 m
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