Margëlliç Castle

Margëlliç Castle seen on the top of the hill.

Margëlliç Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Margëlliçit) is a castle in the village of Margëlliç near Patos, western Albania. It is a castle that dates from the 7th century AD and is found on top of a hill. The castle was part of the defence system of the ancient city of Byllis. The castle has also been the scene of a World War II battle between the Wehrmacht and Albanian Partisans.

40°40′18″N 19°40′02″E / 40.6718°N 19.6673°E / 40.6718; 19.6673


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