Gjon Bocari Castle

Tragjas, Albania

The castle was built by the Boçari family, one of the principal Albanian families of Tragjas, in the 16th and expanded in the 17th century. Modern members of the family include Markos Botsaris, Katerina Botsari Kito Bocari, Gëzim and Ismail Boçari. The fortification features arrowslits for artillery openings in the walls. The northern and eastern corners of the castle feature large towers. The stone walls form a rectangle surrounding the courtyard and have a width of 1.25 metres and a height of 5.5 metres.

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Castles and fortifications in Albania

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Gjon Boçari, Tragjas, Albania

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Founded: 16th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Albania

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User Reviews

Jacob Hunt (2 months ago)
Good historical monument but rudimentarily preserved (concrete). Path up was very overgrown to get up, caused a minor injury. Maps take you down roads that no longer exist or closed by locked gates. Good view to the bay.

Luciano V (2 years ago)

isuf braho (4 years ago)
Kalaja shume e bukur Ofron pamje mahnitese te bregdetit Sikur te hidhte ndonje 2 lekesh shteti do bente mire Nese eshte i paafte le tja leri dikujt ta mirembaje

Rick Astley (4 years ago)

H. Black (6 years ago)
Nice village

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