Visit the Castle of Kanina in Vlore - Albania 360

Looking for the roots of Vlora, we head towards Kanina, the village on the hill to visit one of the oldest castles in the area, the castle of Kanina.

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Described as one of the most famous objects of cultural and historical heritage in Vlora and beyond, the history of castle construction starting from the IV century BC, traces the periods of antiquity and the Middle Ages (chronologically Byzantine, Venetian, Turkish), together with the respective construction techniques.

It is said that Suleiman the Magnificent visited Kanina and told them to be careful.This castle has been mentioned since the IV century. But traces have been discovered there since the Illyrian period. It is thought to have been built in the 15th century. III. Previous traces are those of the Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish periods.

The castle was rebuilt by Justinian in the 15th century. V and repaired by Sultan Suleiman in 1531. The castle rises to the top of a hill 380 meters above sea level. It has an area of 3.6 hectares. From there a very beautiful view opens towards Vlora and its bay.

The structure of its construction evokes similarities with other objects such as the forts of Berat, Durrës, etc. The castle rises to the top of a hill 380 meters above sea level. It hasan area of 3.6 hectares. From here a very beautiful view opens towards Vlora and its bay. This castle, in addition to its historical values, also has tourist values today. Many visitors who spend the summer in the bay of Vlora, visit the castle of Kanina.