Ali Pasha Castle
| Ali Pasha Castle | |
|---|---|
Kalaja e Ali Pashës | |
| Butrint, Vlorë County in Albania | |
Aerial view of Ali Pasha Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Owner | Albania |
| Controlled by | Republic of Venice Ottoman Empire Albania |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 39°44′30″N 19°59′33″E / 39.74167°N 19.99250°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 15th Century |
Ali Pasha Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Ali Pashës) is a castle in Albania. It is named after Ali Pasha of Tepelenë who resided there until 1820. The current fortress was rebuilt in 1819 from its surface with 3 towers. Until 1820 it was the second residence of Ali Pashe Tepelena.