Petrela Castle
Petrela Castle
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The castle of Petrela is located on a rocky hill at the height of 400 m above sea level. Since antiquity, this fortress controlled the crossroads with economic and military importance, as Via Egnatia. It is thought that was built in the late antique period (III-IV century AD) and was rebuilt during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565).
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,897 contributions
Jun 2022
Dating from the 56h c, it is one of the country’s oldest structures. The present structure, however, is from the 1400’s. In Roman times its commanding position guarded the Via Egnatia, the road to Constantinople. In more recent times, the castle was under the control of Skanderbeg’s sister when he was fighting the Ottomans. Far off Kruja can be seen on a clear day. You are struck how small the castle is. There are but ruins there today, replaced but a restaurant with a dazzling setting. From downtown Tirana it may take you a good half hour plus to reach it but it represents a core part of the local history.
Written June 13, 2022
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Travelman
London, UK58 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Was introduced to this amazing venue thanks to a friends wedding. Located about 25 minutes outside of Tirana so very easy to get to and definitely worth the trip. Views were exceptional and even without the formal decor this would still be a lovely place to just relax and get away from the city and have a few drinks. Highly recommended.
Written September 16, 2019
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nina88
Tirana, Albania261 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
The view from the castle was really nice while you drink something to the bar. The castle was with stone and wood and in good conditions. You have to go in some stone roads that brings you to the castle
Written October 2, 2018
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mira k
Reggello, Italy16 contributions
Jan 2017
Very nice place to visit near Tirana, here they have some restaurant, but unfortunately better to make some museum, since Tirana doesn't have much historical places this one could be nice touristic place
Written January 22, 2017
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DjangoDjango
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany565 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
If you want to get out of Tirana for half a day i can really recommend this place.
The castle remains are situated on top of the little village of Petrela.
From the main square it´s a 5 to 10 minutes walk.
The walkway is marked so you can´t miss it.
The remains of the castle have been transformed into a bar/restaurant.
You´ll have a great panoramic view on top of the castle and I am sure you can just visit it, if you don´t feel like eating or drinking.
Although it´s an awesome place to have something.
To get there by public transport, there is a little bus leaving from a bus station situated in the south east of the city in the student neighbourhood.
It leaves every hour if I remember well and takes about 45 minutes.
Petrela castle is the last stop.
The castle remains are situated on top of the little village of Petrela.
From the main square it´s a 5 to 10 minutes walk.
The walkway is marked so you can´t miss it.
The remains of the castle have been transformed into a bar/restaurant.
You´ll have a great panoramic view on top of the castle and I am sure you can just visit it, if you don´t feel like eating or drinking.
Although it´s an awesome place to have something.
To get there by public transport, there is a little bus leaving from a bus station situated in the south east of the city in the student neighbourhood.
It leaves every hour if I remember well and takes about 45 minutes.
Petrela castle is the last stop.
Written October 14, 2016
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StefanoCaioli
Houston, TX27 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We had a wonderful time just few minutes from Tirana. A nice restaurant serving lovely foods, warm atmosphere with fireplace and breathtaking view.
Written May 18, 2016
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etleva x
Korce, Albania10 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
I really like the Petrela Castle in Tirana. I go often there to have a lunch with my family. It's something between old and modern time. The food is delicious and you can see all the Tirana city from there.
Written February 19, 2015
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Klodian Hajdari
Tirana, Albania40 contributions
Sep 2019
this castle is small and easy to a reach, is located 30 min away from tirana, here you can go a visit lot of illyrian old place and petrela castle
Written January 20, 2020
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Eduart G
Tirana, Albania72 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
The Petrela Castle is small and looks like a chateau balkan style. The Petrela castle is restored on the old one. The castle has a tower and the stone walls around the main building inside the castle perimeter. The restaurant is the very interesting part of the castle and it is a familiar one. The cooking is very Albanian and the products served are based in the peasants products. The service is good and the good period of the year is specially the spring and autumn. The castle has a very spread panoramic view and in the ancient times has been a fortress for the people of Petrela.
Written August 22, 2017
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HahnTravels
Liverpool, Australia1,290 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
This castle is about 8km out of Tirana. The road there is quite good. You can park in the square and hike up, about a 10 minute climb. It could be slippery but we felt it was quite safe. There is a restaurant servicing tasty, great value meals. The views are spectacular and well worth it. we thoroughly enjoyed the 90 minutes or so we spent up there.
Written April 26, 2017
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What are the opening hours of the restaurant (in July)?
Written April 12, 2017
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