Kardhiq Castle Explained

Kardhiq Castle
Native Name:Kalaja e Kardhiqit
Location:near Kardhiq, Albania
Type:Castle
Coordinates:40.1246°N 20.0292°W
Built:late 14th - early 15th century
Open To Public:Yes

Kardhiq Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Kardhiqit) is a ruined hill fortress located in Kardhiq, southern Albania. Built between the late 14th and the early 15th century by the Zenebishi family, it was restored by Ali Pasha in the early 19th century.

History

The castle is first mentioned in the 1431 - 32 register of the Sanjak of Albania. The castle has five towers, two of which are of polygonal form and similar to other castles of Ali Pasha. The width of the walls, which feature turrets, is about 1.7m (05.6feet).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Karaiskaj, Gjerak. Pesë mijë vjet fortifikime në Shqipëri. 19 December 2011. 1981. Shtëpia Botuese "8 Nëntori". 148, 171.