Margëlliç Castle

Margëlliç Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Margëlliçit) is a castle in the village of Margëlliç near Patos, western Albania. It is a castle that dates from the 7th century AD, and is found on top of a hill. The castle was part of the defense system of the ancient city of Byllis. The castle has also been the scene of a World War II battle between nazi Germany and the Albanian resistance.

Castles in Albania

Albania	Ali Pasha Castle Badhrë Castle Fortress of Bashtovë Berat Castle Borsh Castle Burgajet Castle Dajti Castle Dalmacë Castle Daul Castle Drisht Castle Durrës Castle Elbasan Castle Fortress of Justinian Gjirokastër Castle Kaninë Castle Kardhiq Castle Krujë Castle Ishëm Castle Laç Castle Lalm Castle Lezhë Castle Libohovë Castle Lëkurësi Castle Margëlliç Castle Ndroq Castle Peqin Castle Petrelë Castle Pogradec Castle Porto Palermo Castle Prezë Castle Rodoni Castle Rozafa Castle Skelë Castle Tujani Castle Vokopolë Castle Castle of Gjon Boçari

See also Castles in Albania

Coordinates: 40°40′18″N 19°40′02″E / 40.6718°N 19.6673°E / 40.6718; 19.6673

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