Peqin Castle

Peqin, Albania

In the Roman times the city of Peqin was known by the name of Clodiana, an Illyrian-inhabited territory. The foundations of the castle are thought to date from the Roman period, the time of the construction of the Via Egnatia. Its walls at one point had a height of around 12 metres. The castle was later rebuilt and expanded during the Turkish occupation of Albania, at which time it was passed into the control of the Sipahi (lord) of the local fief, who added a palace and a harem. The last resident of the castle was Demir Pasha.

The castle was equipped with subterranean tunnels which served as exits several km away from the city in difficult times. Similarly, clay pipes have been found in the walls of the castle, which archaeologists believe is an indication that water was supplied from outside the castle during wartime.

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

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Erdi Myrtaj (3 months ago)
According to Evlia Çelebi, it was built by the Albanian Abdurrahman Pasha. The foundations of the Peqini castle are thought to belong to the Roman period, at the time of the construction of the "Egnatia" road, and then it was reconstructed during the Turkish occupation. The walls of the castle, which also bears the name of the Illyrian settlement of Klodiana, had a height of about 12 meters. The castle of "Klodiana" was expanded in the 14th century by the Turks, who then gave it to the spahi of the casa, who built a two-story saraj and a harem. Demir Pasha was the last one to live in the fortress of Peqin.[1] The 17th century chronicler Çelebiu also mentions this fortress in his notes, who says: "...the walls of this castle are about 12 meters high. Inside sits the dizdari and there are 70 soldiers. There are 5 cannons in this castle and 10 small tiled houses. There is also a small mosque without a minaret. To the left of the castle there is a prayer hall...". The castle was equipped with underground sluices (tunnels) that served as an exit a few kilometers away from the city, in difficult times. Also, clay pipes were found in the walls of the fort, which according to archaeologists means that in times of war water was supplied from outside.
Nazar Promskyi (4 months ago)
Beijing is an ancient city. It already dates back 2000 years and was once an Illyrian fortress called Claudiana. The city has always been located on a busy trade route, so it was often subject to hostile attacks. in 1431 it was captured by the Turks and renamed Biklinet. They rebuilt the city fortress. The ruins of the fortress are within walking distance of the mosque and chapel. In the very center of the town. There remains a fortress wall around the perimeter. The entrance to the courtyard is closed. Everything is unkempt and overgrown with grass. There is no information about this place anywhere. There is free parking nearby.
ardit zyberi (11 months ago)
Ramil Ziyadov (3 years ago)
new time meets old time.
Ismet Ballazhi (4 years ago)
Old fortress in the center of small city of Peqin, in Albania. Need investments to be maintained.
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