Ali Pasha Castle

Ali Pasha Castle
Kalaja e Ali Pashës
Butrint, Vlorë County in Albania
Aerial view of Ali Pasha Castle
Site information
TypeFortress
OwnerAlbania
Controlled byRepublic of Venice
Ottoman Empire
Albania
Open to
the public
Yes
Location
Ali Pasha Castle
Location in Albania
Coordinates39°44′30″N 19°59′33″E / 39.74167°N 19.99250°E / 39.74167; 19.99250
Site history
Built15th 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.