| Petrelë Castle | |
|---|---|
Kalaja e Petrelës | |
| Petrelë, Albania | |
 Petrelë Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Controlled by |  Byzantine Empire Principality of Arbanon Kingdom of Albania Principality of Albania Principality of Kastrioti League of Lezhë Ottoman Empire Albania |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
.svg)  Petrelë Castle | |
| Coordinates | 41°15′18″N19°51′14″E / 41.255°N 19.854°E /41.255; 19.854 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 6th century AD |
| Built by | Justinian I |
| In use | 6th century AD – unknown |
| Materials | Stone & concrete |
| Battles/wars | Battles under Skanderbeg[broken anchor] |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Mamica Kastrioti |
| Garrison | Karl Muzaka Thopia[1] |
Petrelë Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Petrelës) is acastle inPetrelë, centralAlbania. Its history dates back to the 6th century, when it was built by theByzantine emperorJustinian I. Petrelë Castle is 329 metres (1,079 ft) above sea level.[2]
It is one of the tourist locations close toTirana that attracts a great number of visitors. In the castle, the prominent wooden structure is a restaurant, perched on a rocky hill, above the village with the same name. It has a triangular shape with two observation towers. Although it was first built in ancient times, the present building dates from the 15th century.
The Petrela Castle was part of the signaling and defense system ofKrujë Castle. The castles signaled to each other by means of fires.[3][4][5] DuringSkanderbeg’sfight against the Ottomans, the Petrela Castle used to be under the command ofMamica Kastrioti, Skanderbeg's sister.[6][7][8][9] Today there is a restaurant inside the castle. The castle site has views of theErzen valley, the hills, olive groves, and surrounding mountains.
...Petrela was a strategic link in the defensive system used by Skanderbeg...
...Petrela played an important part during Skander- beg's resistance to the Ottoman invasion...
...and is said to have been where his sister Mamica lived...
... It is said to have been the residence of the hero's sister Mamica...
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