Gjirokastër Castle

File / Documentation

Name

147028_sv.jpg

Size

1.27 MB

Format

JPEG

Checksum (MD5)

86f235f8a952f7ee3d05d967ee1aef38

Creator(s)

Albanian

Time period

Gjirokastër Castle; Castle (fortification); Medieval, Ottoman; creation date: medieval castle likely reconstructed by Bayezid II, 1492/987 AH, creation date: reconstructed and adapted to modern war techniques during the reign of Ali Pasha of Tepelene, 1812-1821, restoration date: early 21st century; Albanian. Site: Gjirokaster (Albania).

Location

Site: Gjirokastër (Albania)

Cultural context

Albanian

Description

aerial view, castle after 21st century restoration, 2006

Work type

Castle (fortification)

Medium

stone

Keywords

Fortifications