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Prezë Castle
Prezë Castle

Prezë Castle is a castle located in the village of Prezë, in Tirana County, Albania. The construction of the castle began in the 14th century AD, where it was completed in the 15th century, during the period of Skanderbeg revolt against the Ottoman Empire. The castle was controled by Thopia family, one of the most powerful Albanian feudal families and core stronghold of the Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Empire.
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Country: Albania
District: Tirana County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 14th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Republic of Venice
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
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