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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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