Elbasan Castle is a Turkish style citadel constructed by the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century. It controls Ancient Roman road Via Egnatia that was in use centuries after its construction. In addition, the Roman ruins of ancient Roman buildings were used to build a medieval citadel. Elbasan Castle was defended by 26 towers and walls 9 meters high.
Today this landmark is open to the public. Here you will find the remains of the Sinan Pasha’s Turkish baths built in the 19th century, and of course a small restaurant near the old walls. It is a well-preserved attraction built in the early 19th century.
