| Pogradec Castle | |
|---|---|
Kalaja e Pogradecit | |
| Pogradec, in SoutheasternAlbania | |
 Wall Ruins of Pogradec Castle. | |
| Site information | |
| Owner |  Albania |
| Controlled by | Illyriantribes Roman Empire Byzantine Empire Principality of Arbanon Principality of Gropa League of Lezhë Ottoman EmpireAlbania |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
.svg)  Pogradec Castle | |
| Coordinates | 40°54′29″N20°38′47″E / 40.908056°N 20.646389°E /40.908056; 20.646389 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 5th century BC |
| Materials | Ancient blocks |
Pogradec Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Pogradecit) is a ruinedcastle inPogradec,[1] easternAlbania. At its highest point, it stands 205 metres (673 ft) aboveLake Ohrid.
The Pogradec Castle was built on anIllyrian settlement of the 5th century BC. A possible identificatioin with the ancientEnchelei has been proposed.[2]
Ilir Xhakolli has announced to the public that there will be a Restoration project for the Castle. The project aims to carry out archaeological excavations to discover the buried parts of the castle and conserve the discoveries for locals and tourists to view. There will be a Panoramic Balcony and an Archaeological Museum in the area of the Castle. TheEuropean Union is financing the project while theMunicipality will be paving the road.[3]
Media related toPogradec Fortress at Wikimedia Commons
40°54′30″N20°38′46″E / 40.9084°N 20.6462°E /40.9084; 20.6462
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