Libohovë Castle

Libohovë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Libohovës) is an Ottoman-era castle in Libohovë, Gjirokastër county, southern Albania.

Inside of the castle.

Old drawings of how the residence used to look like when Shanisha sister of Ali Pasha Tepelena used to live there.

Libohovë Castle
Kalaja e Libohovës
Libohovë, in southern Albania
Libohovë Castle
Site information
Owner	Albania
Controlled by	Ottoman Empire Albania
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	ruin
Location
Libohovë Castle
Coordinates	40.031°N 20.265°E / 40.031; 20.265
Site history
Built	1741-1822
Built by	Ali Pasha of Ioannina

It is possible that Libohovë Castle was built on the ruins of another castle or other structure. It was built between 1741 and 1822 by Ali Pasha of Ioannina. The castle was built for his sister Shanish as a Wedding Gift. She lived in the castle until she eventually died and her grave is near the city of Libohova. Today the Castles inner area/Feudal residence is empty but the walls are still standing tall. ^[1]

40.031°N 20.265°E / 40.031; 20.265

See also

• Libohove
• List of castles in Albania
• Tourism in Albania