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Castles near Tirana
13 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Justinian Fortress, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Rozafa Fortress — #331 of 3,708 worldwide — 84 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Petrelë Fortress, founded 329.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Albania (12), Montenegro (1).
Within 25 km of Tirana
- Krujë Fortress
20 km north · Fortress
The Fortress of Krujë is a fortress in the city of Krujë, Albania and the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire.
- Petrelë Fortress
9 km south · Fortress
Petrelë Castle is a castle in Petrelë, central Albania. Its history dates back to the 6th century, when it was built by the Byzantine emperor…
- Justinian Fortress
1 km south-east · Fortress
Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana, Albania.
- Prezë Fortress
17 km north-west · Fortress
The Prezë Castle is a medieval castle in Prezë, Albania. The mosque inside the castle, built in the 1500s, is one of the oldest mosques in Albania.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Bashtovë Fortress
41 km south-west · Ruin
The Fortress of Bashtovë, also known in medieval times as Breg, Briego or Vrego is a medieval quadrangular fortress located close to the outflow of…
- Durrës Castle
31 km west · Castle
Durrës Castle is the fortified old city of Durrës, Albania. It is enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and reinforced…
- Lezhë Castle
53 km north · Ruin
The Lezhë Castle is a castle dominating the city of Lezhë, northern Albania. Its highest point is 186 metres.
- Rodoni Fortress
42 km north-west · Fortress
The Rodoni Castle or Skanderbeg Castle is a castle in Albania. Rodoni Castle is at an elevation of 1 metre.
- Ishëm Fortress
30 km north-west · Fortress
Ishëm Castle is a castle in Ishëm, Durrës County, Albania. It is located on a hill above the river Ishëm.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Rozafa Fortress
84 km north · Ruin · #331 worldwide
Rozafa Castle or Shkodër Castle is a castle in the city of Shkodër, in northwestern Albania.
- Kalaja
84 km north-west · Castle
The Ulcinj Castle or Ulcinj Old Town is an ancient castle and neighborhood in Ulcinj, Montenegro.
- Pogradec Fortress
84 km south-east · Ruin
Pogradec Castle is a ruined castle in Pogradec, eastern Albania. At its highest point, it stands 205 metres above Lake Ohrid.
- Drisht Castle
90 km north · Ruin
Drisht Castle is a ruined castle above the modern Albanian village of Drisht, medieval Drivastum, in the municipal unit Postribë, Shkodër County,…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q19689.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Tirana?
The Castlemap atlas maps 13 landmarks (2 castles · 6 fortresses · 5 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Tirana, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Tirana?
Justinian Fortress, a fortress 1 km south-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Tirana?
Rozafa Fortress, ranked #331 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 84 km north from Tirana.
What is the oldest castle near Tirana?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Petrelë Fortress, founded 329 — 9 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Podgorica (132 km) · Pristina (186 km) · Niš (280 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.