Kanine Castle Albania on top of a hill

9427, Albania
0 Floors36000 qm Property1 qm Living space
Description:

This castle was built in the village with the same name which is about 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Vlorë. The castle rises on the side of the Shushica Mountain, about 380 metres (1,250 ft) above sea level. The castle was built on the site of an ancient settlement, one of the oldest in the Vlora region. The castle is believed to have been erected in the 3rd century B.C. In the 4th century B.C. the castle was transformed into a fortress town. In the 6th century A.D. the castle was reconstructed by Justinian I. The castle was the center of the Principality of Valona in the 14th century.

Facades: Natural stone
Epoch: Middle Ages (until 1520)
Construction year: 900
Build status: Old building
Ceiling height: Very high (> 3,50m)
Availability: Short-term (1-2 days lead time)
Smoking allowed?: Yes
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