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Porto Palermo Castle
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Porto Palermo Castle
Porto Palermo Castle is a castle located on the shore of the Ionian Sea in Vlorë County, southern Albania. It was originally built during the reign of the Republic of Venice in the 15th century AD. The castle was later rebuilt and fortified by Ali Pasha of Ioannina (Ali Pasha of Tepelena) in the 19th century AD.
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Country: Albania
District: Vlorë County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Republic of Venice
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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