Fortress of Justinian

Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in , . Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Great Mosque of Tirana and Et’hem Bey Mosque.

Mosque
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The Namazgah Mosque, also known as the , is a Sunni , located in , . With a capacity of 10,000 worshippers, it is the largest mosque in the . is situated 150 metres east of Fortress of Justinian.

Mosque
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The Et'hem Bey Mosque, officially the Haji Et'hem Bey Mosque, is a Sunni located in , . The mosque is well known for its frescoes outside and inside the portico which depict trees, waterfalls and bridges. is situated 330 metres northwest of Fortress of Justinian.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tirana and Ish-Blloku.

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is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of . It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country.

Quarter
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, commonly Blloku, is an upmarket area in , . It widely known as an entertainment destination with its boutiques, shops, restaurants, trendy bars, pubs, and cafes.

Quarter
is one of the oldest neighborhoods in , Albania. It is named after , a World War II hero. The street of the same name is a primary artery of both the neighborhood and Tirana.

Fortress of Justinian

Latitude
41.32601° or 41° 19′ 34″ north
Longitude
19.82248° or 19° 49′ 21″ east
Open location code
8FHX8RGC+CX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1007046985
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­retail
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