Porto Palermo Castle
| Porto Palermo Castle | |
|---|---|
Kalaja e Porto Palermos | |
| Himarë, Albania | |
Porto Palermo Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Albania |
| Controlled by | Pashalik of Yanina Ottoman Empire Albania |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 40°03′44″N 19°47′26″E / 40.062317°N 19.790475°E |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Ali Pasha of Yanina |
| Kep i Palermos Lighthouse | |
| Foundation | stone base |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Height | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Shape | irregular octagonal tower with balcony and light atop |
| Markings | unpainted (tower) |
| Power source | solar power |
| Focal height | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Range | 8 nmi (15 km; 9.2 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 8s |
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Porto Palermo Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Porto Palermos) is a castle near Himarë in southern Albania. It is situated in the bay of Porto Palermo, a few kilometers south of Himarë along the Albanian Riviera. The area together with Llamani beach will be proclaimed a protected area holding the status of Protected Landscape by the Albanian Government. It is the most well preserved garrison erected by Ali Pasha in the region.