Lëkurësi Castle
| Lëkurësi Castle | |
|---|---|
Kalaja e Lëkurësit | |
| Sarandë Southern Albania | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Owner | Albania |
| Controlled by | Ottoman Empire Albania |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 39°51′57″N 20°01′32″E / 39.8659°N 20.02567°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1537 |
| Built by | Suleiman the Magnificent |
| Materials | Stone |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 220 Soldiers |
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Lëkurësi Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Lëkurësit) is a ruined castle near Sarandë, southern Albania. The castle is on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Sarandë, southeast of the town centre. From here one can control the whole town as well as the islands of Ksamil.