Fortress

Ishëm Fortress

Albania Durrës County Cultural Monument of Albania

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Ishëm Castle (Albanian:Kalaja e Ishmit) is a castle in Ishëm, Durrës County, Albania. It is located on a hill above the river Ishëm. It was built from 1572 to 1574 by Ottomans to stop the peasant rebellions. The Albanian painter Ibrahim Kodra was buried in front of it.

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Type: Fortress
Country: Albania
Located in: Durrës County
Heritage: Cultural Monument of Albania
Coordinates: 41.53941, 19.59533
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