Elbasan Castle
Elbasan castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Elbasanit) is a 15th-century fortress in the city of Elbasan, Albania.[1] The castle was initially composed of 26 equidistant 9-metre (30 ft) high towers. Part of Via Egnatia passes through the castle.
| Elbasan Castle | |
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Kalaja e Elbasanit | |
| Elbasan, Albania | |
 Elbasan Castle | |
| Coordinates | 41.113°N 20.080°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner |  Albania |
| Site history | |
| Built | 15th century |
Sinan Pasha's Turkish bath is within the walls of the castle. It is a well-preserved attraction built in the early 19th century.
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See also
Castles in Albania | ||
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