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Lëkurësi Castle
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Lëkurësi Castle
Lëkurësi Castle is a historical castle located in Lëkurës village on top of a hill and overlooks the city of Saranda in Vlorë County, Albania. It was built in 1537 AD by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in order to control the harbor of Saranda.
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Country: Albania
District: Vlorë County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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