TIRANA, August 22/ATA/ Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja announced today that Bashtova Castle will reopen to visitors on August 29, following restoration work because of the damages to suffered by the 2019 earthquake.
“Once almost forgotten and severely damaged by the 2019 earthquake, Bashtova Castle is restored thanks to the support of the European Union and the EU4Culture program, implemented by UNOPS,” Gonxhja emphasized.
The reopening ceremony will take place on August 29, at 4:00 PM, where visitors will have the opportunity to witness the transformation of this historical monument up close.
Bashtova Castle is a quadrangular medieval castle located in the fertile plain near the mouth of the Shkumbin River, facing the Adriatic Sea in central Albania, approximately 2km from the village of Vilë Ballaj.
In the Middle Ages, this area was an important port for the grain trade and part of the historical Via Egnatia road, which connected the coast with the interior of the Balkan Peninsula.
In 2017, Bashtova Castle was included in the UNESCO tentative list of World Heritage Sites, due to its unique location and historical significance. /a.f/p.s./
