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Attraction · Tirana Municipality · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Petrela Castle in Tirana Municipality

Petrela Castle is an attraction in Tirana Municipality, Tirana County. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 180 m you'll find a bench and a water point.

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Audio tour · Petrela Castle

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You're standing at Petrelë Castle, high on a rocky hill above the village of the same name. You're about 329 metres above sea level here, not far from Tirana. You'll notice that straight away from the view. Take a look around. Below you lies the Erzen valley, with rolling hills, olive groves and the mountains beyond.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Wheelchair
Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Petrela Castle

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No public toilet, bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Petrela Castle wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 180 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Petrela Castle, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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