The Libohovë Castle, also known as Shanishas Castle, is a Category I Cultural Monument. It is located in the small town of Libohovë, near Gjirokastër.

Built in the late 18th century by Ali Pasha Tepelena as a gift for his sister Shanishanë, the castle features a square design with four corner towers. It is mainly constructed from local limestone.

Inside the walls are living quarters, storage rooms, and defensive spaces. The castle offers a stunning panoramic view of the Dropull plain and surrounding mountains.The fortress has three entrances. It preserves all typical architectural features of Ali Pasha’s constructions.

Experts date the castle to the late 18th or early 19th century, before Ali Pasha captured Gjirokastër in 1808 and before the nearby “Saint Trinity” castle was built across from Gjirokastër.

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