Known in history as “ROZAFA”. It is located at the southern entrance of the city, in a strategic position, surrounded by the Buna, Drini and Kiri rivers. The surrounding walls are 880m long that surround an area of 35000m2. It is the largest fortress in Albania and among the largest in the Balkans Archaeological excavations show that the castle is one of the earliest settlements in the Shkodra basin, dating back 4,000 years. Visitors can see numerous objects and monuments belonging to different historical periods. The name of the fortress is related to a legend of its construction, the walling of a woman named Rozafa, a symbol of endurance, sacrifice and heroism of the people of Shkodra.
Address: Street Rozafa, Shkoder
Monday 9AM–6PM
Tuesday 9AM–6PM
Thursday 9AM–6PM
Wednesday 9AM–6PM
Friday 9AM–6PM
Saturday 9AM–6PM
Sunday 9AM–6PM
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