Kanina Castle
Kalaja e Kaninës
Ruins of an ancient castle on a hilltop southeast of the city, with a history spanning the Illyrian, Byzantine and Ottoman eras, and walls that overlook the entire Bay of Vlorë.
Kanina Castle stands on a hilltop about 380 m above sea level. Its origins go back to an Illyrian fortress of the 3rd century BC. It was later expanded repeatedly by the Byzantines, Normans and Ottomans, and was once the seat of power in the Vlorë region. Parts of its walls, towers and gates survive. The interior is rather barren, but from the walls you can overlook Vlorë, the bay, Narta Lagoon and Sazan Island, making it a great spot for sunset. Free to visit. It is about 6 km from the city center, roughly 15 minutes by taxi, and the mountain road is narrow.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vlorë Lungomare
- Kuzum Baba
- National Museum of Independence
- Muradie Mosque
- Independence Monument (Flag Square)
- Ethnographic Museum of Vlorë
- Narta Lagoon
- Zvërnec Monastery