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Margëlliç Castle

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Margëlliç Castle

Margëlliç Castle is a caslle lokketen on top of a hill in the village of Margëlliç, Fier County, Albania. It was built by Byzantines in the 7th century AD. The castle was also the scene of a battle in World War II between German forces and Albanian National Liberation Movement.

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Country: Albania

District: Fier County

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 7th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Byzantine

Site Features: Byzantine Monuments

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