This fortress dates to Illyrian times, later underwent changes after Roman, Venetian, and Ottoman conquests. (As you look around you can see influences of Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture)
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Sunday, May 26, 2019
ALBANIA: Kalaja Lezhes
After our adventure climbing (or, trying to climb) the mountain of sand over in Rana e Hedhun, we went over to tour the Kalaja (castle/fortress) in Lezha,
This fortress dates to Illyrian times, later underwent changes after Roman, Venetian, and Ottoman conquests. (As you look around you can see influences of Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture)
This fortress dates to Illyrian times, later underwent changes after Roman, Venetian, and Ottoman conquests. (As you look around you can see influences of Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture)
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