TIRANA, August 10/ATA/ Minister of Culture Elva Margariti highlighted today in the social media the figures of visitors to Rozafa Castle, which show a growing public interest in this site of historical and cultural heritage.
“Rozafa Castle remains one of the most favorite destinations this summer”, wrote Margariti on social networks, adding that since May, it has been visited by 38,154 visitors.
With the precious culture, the unique architecture, the fruits of the work for its development are now being reaped not only in terms of tourism, as one of the most valuable cultural heritage assets, but also as one of the beautiful destinations where there are promoted events, supported by the Ministry of Culture.
Rozafa Castle is a historical monument. In the surrounding walls of the castle, which cover about 9 hectares of land, there are distinguished constructions of four periods: the Balshais (XIV century), the Venetian occupation (XV century), the Ottoman occupation (XVI-XVII centuries), and the Bushatli ( XVIII-XIX centuries). Built during the Illyrian Kingdom, it is represented by a legend that shows the keeping of a promise, of the legendary faith. /j.p/p.s./
