Ishëm Castle

Ishëm Castle

Ishëm Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Ishmit) is a castle in Ishëm, Durrës County, Albania. It is situated close to the river Ishëm. It was built from 1572 to 1574 by Ottomans to stop the peasant rebellions.^[1] The Albanian painter Ibrahim Kodra was buried in front of it.

References

↑ Kalaja e Ishmit, Durrës Guide (in Albanian)

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Badhrë Castle
Fortress of Bashtovë
Berat Castle
Borsh Castle
Burgajet Castle
Dajti Castle
Dalmacë Castle
Daul Castle
Drisht Castle
Durrës Castle
Elbasan Castle
Fortress of Justinian
Gjirokastër Castle
Kaninë Castle
Kardhiq Castle
Krujë Castle
Ishëm Castle
Laç Castle
Lalm Castle
Lezhë Castle
Libohovë Castle
Lëkurësi Castle
Margëlliç Castle
Ndroq Castle
Peqin Castle
Petrelë Castle
Pogradec Castle
Porto Palermo Castle
Prezë Castle
Rodoni Castle
Rozafa Castle
Skelë Castle
Tujani Castle
Vokopolë Castle
Castle of Gjon Boçari

Coordinates: 41°32′21.86″N 19°35′43.18″E / 41.5394056°N 19.5953278°E / 41.5394056; 19.5953278

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