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Rozafa Castle
Rozafa Castle
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Rozafa Castle
Rozafa Castle is a historical castle located near the city of Shkodër, in Shkodër County in northwestern Albania. The castle was originally built during the time of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD, and later rebuilt and fortified in the 15th century AD during the reign of the Republic of Venice.
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Country: Albania
District: Shkodër County
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Republic of Venice
Site Features: Republic of Venice Monuments
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