Borsh Castle

Coordinates: 40°4′13″N 19°51′20″E / 40.07028°N 19.85556°E / 40.07028; 19.85556

Mosque of the Borsh Castle

Borsh Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Borshit) also known as Sopot Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Sopotit) is a ruined castle near the village Borsh, Albania.

This castle is also known as the Castle of Sopot by the name of the hill on which it is located.

History

It was built in the fourth century BC. The castle was heavily damaged during the barbarian invasions of the fifth and sixth centuries AD, and it was rebuilt in the Middle Ages at which time it took its present name.

Castles in Albania

Albania	Ali Pasha Castle Badhrë Castle Fortress of Bashtovë Berat Castle Borsh Castle Burgajet Castle Dajti Castle Dalmacë Castle Daul Castle Drisht Castle Durrës Castle Elbasan Castle Fortress of Justinian Gjirokastër Castle Kaninë Castle Kardhiq Castle Krujë Castle Ishëm Castle Laç Castle Lalm Castle Lezhë Castle Libohovë Castle Lëkurësi Castle Margëlliç Castle Ndroq Castle Peqin Castle Petrelë Castle Pogradec Castle Porto Palermo Castle Prezë Castle Rodoni Castle Rozafa Castle Skelë Castle Tujani Castle Vokopolë Castle Castle of Gjon Boçari

See also Castles in Albania

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