Pogradec Castle
Castle in Albania
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Pogradec Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Pogradecit) is a ruined castle in Pogradec,[1] eastern Albania. At its highest point, it stands 205 metres (673 ft) above Lake Ohrid.
Owner
Albania
AlbaniaControlledbyIllyrian tribes
Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Principality of Arbanon
Principality of Gropa
League of Lezhë
Ottoman Empire
Albania
Roman Empire 
Byzantine Empire 
Principality of Arbanon 
Principality of Gropa 
League of Lezhë 
Ottoman Empire AlbaniaOpento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
Coordinates40.908056°N 20.646389°E
| Pogradec Castle | |
|---|---|
Kalaja e Pogradecit | |
| Pogradec, in Southeastern Albania | |
Wall Ruins of Pogradec Castle. | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Albania |
| Controlled by | Illyrian tribes Roman Empire Byzantine Empire Principality of Arbanon Principality of Gropa League of Lezhë Ottoman Empire Albania |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
.svg)  Pogradec Castle | |
| Coordinates | 40.908056°N 20.646389°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 5th century BC |
| Materials | Ancient blocks |
History
Restoration
Ilir Xhakolli has announced to the public that there will be a Restoration project for the Castle. The project aims to carry out archaeological excavations to discover the buried parts of the castle and conserve the discoveries for locals and tourists to view. There will be a Panoramic Balcony and an Archaeological Museum in the area of the Castle. The European Union is financing the project while the Municipality will be paving the road.[3]
