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Rozafa castle brought to light thanks to illumination project

TIRANA, Sept 29 /ATA/ Rozafa castle in Shkodra after its illumination has become a tourist attraction, accessible for foreign and local tourists in the evening.

Minister of Culture, Elva Margariti, brought to attention in the framework of the “Heritage Month” the lighting of Rozafa castle, which was enabled by the Ministry of Culture.

This project entails investment in 14 castles, including the one in Shkodra, lighting up the interior and exterior.

“Have a nice day! “Rozafa, the pompous “lady” from Shkodra came to light thanks to the illumination project funded by the Ministry of Culture,”, – said Margariti.

Rozafa Castle is the most ancient historical monument. The surrounding walls of the castle, spanning about 9 ha of land, include the constructions of four periods: Balshajt (14th century), Venetian domination (15th century), Ottoman occupation (16th-17th century), and Bushatlinj (18th-19th centuries). Built during the Illyrian Kingdom, its name is linked the legend of kept promise, or the legendary Besa.
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