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Lezha Castle is one of the most important objects of Albanian Cultural Heritage and History. The castle of the ancient city of Lezha is surrounded by walls from different periods dating back to antiquity, the 4th century BC, when it was known as the ancient city of Lissus. It has been burned and repaired several times, while its last documented reconstructions date from 1521, during the time of Sultan Suleiman. The castle holds a strategic position with a wonderful view, rising atop a hill overlooking the surrounding fields and the Adriatic Sea on the horizon. In Lezha Castle, our National Hero Gjergj Kastrioti made an alliance with 12 Albanian princes, an event that was decisive for the history of Albania and the Balkans, stopping for a considerable period the Ottoman advance in the Balkans, turning into an insurmountable wall for them in Western Europe. Lezha Castle is a reference point for visitors who want to learn about the most important issues of Albanian history and culture.
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👑 Who?
The castle is historically connected to the National Hero Gjergj Kastrioti and 12 Albanian princes who made an alliance there.
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🏰 What?
Lezha Castle is an ancient fortress surrounded by walls from different periods dating back to the 4th century BC, known then as the city of Lissus. It has been burned and repaired multiple times, with its last documented reconstruction in 1521 during Sultan Suleiman’s reign.
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❓ Why?
The castle held a strategic military position, playing a crucial role in stopping the Ottoman advance in the Balkans by serving as an alliance point for Albanian princes. Today, it serves as a key cultural and historical reference point for visitors interested in Albanian history.
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🗺️ Where?
Lezha Castle is located atop a hill overlooking the surrounding fields and the Adriatic Sea in the ancient city of Lezha, Albania.
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📅 When?
The castle dates back to antiquity, around the 4th century BC. It underwent several reconstructions, with the last major one recorded in 1521. The historic alliance took place during the time of Gjergj Kastrioti, in the 15th century.
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