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The Prezë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Prezës) is a medieval castle in Prezë, Albania.
| Prezë Castle | |
|---|---|
Kalaja e Prezës | |
Prezë  Albania | |
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.svg)  Prezë Castle | |
| Coordinates | 41°25′52″N 19°40′19″E / 41.431°N 19.672°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Albania |
| 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 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 550 |
| Built by | Justinian I |
| Materials | Stone |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Njesia Administrative Prezë |
Preza Castle was built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian the Great in the 550s.[citation needed]
The castle overlooks the village with the same name and is located on a hilltop. The castle was enlarged by a construction which started in the 14th century and was completed in the early 15th century and belonged to the Thopias, a local Albanian feudal family. During 1443-1468 it was one of the core strongholds of the Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Empire led by Skanderbeg.
The castle has been declared a 'monument of culture'. It has four towers, one in each corner. The clock tower was erected around 1800–50. It is known for its beautiful location, overlooking the Tirana plain. The castle is quite close to the Mother Teresa International Airport. A restaurant named Kalaja E Prezës and other service facilities are found inside the castle.
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edit41°25′52″N 19°40′19″E / 41.431°N 19.672°E
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