Elbasan Castle

Elbasan castle is a 15th-century fortress in the city of Elbasan, Albania.[1] The castle was initially composed of 26 equidistant 9-metre (30 ft) high towers. Part of Via Egnatia passes through the castle.

Elbasan Castle
Elbasan, Albania
Elbasan Castle
Coordinates41.113°N 20.080°E / 41.113; 20.080
TypeCastle
Site information
Owner Albania
Site history
Built15th century

Sinan Pasha's Turkish bath is within the walls of the castle. It is a well-preserved attraction built in the early 19th century.

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