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Petrelë Castle
Petrelë Castle
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Petrelë Castle
Petrelë Castle is a historical castle located in the village of Petrelë south of Tirana, in Tirana County, Albania. It was built in the 6th century AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. The castle was later restored by Ottomans.
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Country: Albania
District: Tirana County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Byzantine
Site Features: Byzantine Monuments
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