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Petrela Castle also called the Petrel is located in central Albania

This is one of Albania’s best preserved castles, found a short distance south of Tirana.It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg Petrela Tower is one of the oldest structures in Tirana. The tower in the center was built in …

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