Peqin Castle

The foundations of the castle are thought to date from the Roman period, the time of the construction of the Via Egnatia.

The castle was later rebuilt and expanded during the Turkish occupation of Albania, at which time it was passed into the control of the Sipahi (lord) of the local fief, who added a palace and a harem.

The 17th-century historian Evliya Çelebi mentioned the fortress in his writings: ...the walls of this castle reach about 12 m in height.

On the left side of the castle, connected to a wall, is a prayer chapel (namazgja)...

The castle was equipped with tunnels which served as exits several km away from the city in difficult times.