Castles in Albania
Castles in Albania: 115 castles across 49 towns and cities — including 95 medieval castles, 6 palaces, 10 ruins, 2 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 2 UNESCO World Heritage
- 10 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Borsh Fortress
- Drisht Castle
- Gjirokastër Fortress
- Justinian Fortress
- Kanina Fortress
- Krujë Fortress
- Lëkurësi Fortress
- Libohovë Fortress
- Petrelë Fortress
- Porto Palermo Fortressticketed
- Prezë Fortress
- Royal Villa of Durrës
- Rozafa Fortressticketed
- Shën Triadha Castle
- Tepelenë Fortress
- Triangular Fortress of ButrintUNESCO
- Venetian Acropolis CastleUNESCO
- Vivari Fortress
- Banesa e Abat Prend Docit
- Banesa e Halil Çeleposhit
- Banka Arabe në Tiranë
- Bashtovë Fortress
- Bellovodës Castle
- Berat Citadel
Common questions
How many castles are there in Albania?
115 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Albania free to visit?
None are confirmed free yet, and 2 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Albania UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 2 of 115 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.