Pogradec Castle

Pogradec Castle
Kalaja e Pogradecit
Pogradec, in Southeastern Albania
Wall Ruins of Pogradec Castle.
Pogradec Castle is located in Albania
Pogradec Castle
Pogradec Castle
Coordinates40°54′29″N 20°38′47″E / 40.908056°N 20.646389°E / 40.908056; 20.646389
Site information
Owner Albania
Controlled byIllyrian tribes
Roman Empire
 Byzantine Empire
Principality of Arbanon
Principality of Gropa
League of Lezhë
 Ottoman Empire
 Albania
Open to
the public		Yes
Site history
Built5th century BC
MaterialsAncient blocks
View of Pogradec from the castle.

Pogradec Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Pogradecit) is a ruined castle in Pogradec,[1] eastern Albania. At its highest point, it stands 205 metres (673 ft) above Lake Ohrid.

  1. ^ "TView of Pogradec from the castle on Unesco)".