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Margëlliç Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Margëlliçit) is a castle in the village of Margëlliç near Patos, western Albania. It is a castle that dates from the 7th century AD, and is found on top of a hill. The castle was part of the defense system of the ancient Illyrian city of Byllis, that belonged to the Illyrian Bylliones tribe. The castle has also been the scene of a World War II battle between nazi Germany and the Albanian resistance.
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- This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Albanian Wikipedia.
Castles in Albania Ali Pasha Castle • Badhrë Castle • Bashtovë Castle • Berat Castle • Borshi Castle • Burgajet Castle • Dajti Castle • Drisht Castle • Elbasan Castle • Fortress of Justinian • Gjirokastër Castle • Kaninë Castle • Krujë Castle • Lezhë Castle • Libohovë Castle • Lëkurësi Castle • Margëlliç Castle • Peqin Castle • Petrelë Castle • Pogradec Castle • Porto Palermo Castle • Prezë Castle • Rodoni Castle • Rozafa Castle • Skelë Castle • Tujani Castle • Vokopolë Castle • Castle of Gjon Boçari
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