[1] Built in the late 19th century with funds from English nobleman Lord Alfred Paget, the Englishman’s Tower, or Sahati i Inglizit in Albanian, is the only building structure in Shkodër resembling a medieval-style castle or château.

Lord Paget, who arrived in the city during the last quarter of the 19th century, is believed to have undertaken a dual mission: as a “villegiatore” (holiday resident) and as a political-religious agent, promoting the spread of Protestantism in Albania, with Shkodër as his base.

In his residence, Lord Paget designed an oriental-style large hall with a carved ceiling, dining room and other sections.

His efforts faced strong opposition and the number of his followers dwindled, as local Catholic clergy, supported by the Austrian consul, mounted protests against his religious mission.

After the failure of his religious mission, Paget installed a large clock with three distinct dials in place of the intended bell, ensuring the time could be seen and heard across the city.

This variation suggests that the work may have been carried out by different craftsmen or perhaps it reflected Paget's aesthetic preferences for the upper portions of the building.

The Englishman’s Tower remains a striking piece of architecture, blending functionality with aesthetic ambition and stands as a testament to Shkodër’s cultural and historical past.