Lezhë Castle
Lezhë Castle through the centuries
Lezhë Castle stands on the hill east of the city, offering panoramic views of Lezhë, the Drin Valley and the Adriatic Sea. It forms part of the ancient city of Lissus and is one of the area's principal cultural heritage monuments.
The castle preserves traces of Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman architecture. Rebuilding over the centuries has shaped the combination of walls, towers and interior spaces visible today.
Visitors can explore the fortifications, the ruins of historic buildings and the remains of the mosque, discovering the different stages of the castle's development.
Plan your visit
Free admission and reduced rates. Please bring the relevant supporting document. Free or reduced admission is granted upon presentation of the required identification document, card, certificate or permit.
Under Order No. 715 of 10 December 2019, issued by the minister responsible for cultural heritage.
Tickets and concessions
ALL 200 / person
Rate for domestic and international visitors in groups of more than 12 people.
70% discount
- Students holding a student card, under Joint Order No. 418 of 30 July 2019.
- Children aged 12 to 18, upon presentation of an official supporting document.
50% discount
- Orphans holding status under Law No. 8153 of 31 October 1996, as amended, and their legal guardians, upon presentation of official proof of identity.
- Persons with disabilities holding status under Law No. 7889 of 14 December 1994, as amended, and their legal guardians, upon presentation of official proof of identity.
- Pensioners, upon presentation of an official supporting document.
Free-admission days
For all visitors
18 April
International Day for Monuments and Sites / International Cultural Heritage Day.
21 May
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
29 September
European Heritage Days.
For Albanian citizens only
28 November
Independence Day.
29 November
National Liberation Day.
The last Sunday of every month
Free admission for Albanian citizens.
Who qualifies for free admission
Education and protected categories
- Children under 12, upon presentation of an official supporting document.
- Students on educational expeditions and attending open lectures, organised with confirmation from the relevant institution.
- Pupils in preschool, nine-year basic education and upper-secondary education, during school hours or the “Education through Culture” programme, with confirmation from the relevant institution, and their accompanying persons.
- War veterans holding status under Law No. 7874 of 17 November 1994, as amended, with official proof of identity.
- Former political prisoners and persons persecuted for political reasons holding status under Law No. 7748 of 29 July 1993, as amended, with official proof of identity.
- Persons with paraplegia or tetraplegia holding status under Law No. 8626 of 22 June 2000, as amended, with official proof of identity, and their accompanying persons.
Authorised visits and activities
- Official state delegations.
- Employees of the ministry responsible for cultural heritage and its subordinate institutions, with identification issued by the head of the institution.
- Individuals who own a residence, property or business, or are employed there, within the boundaries of the archaeological park or cultural monument, with permission from the head of the administering institution.
- Individuals carrying out temporary or permanent activities within the boundaries of the archaeological park or cultural monument, with a valid permit from the head of the administering institution.
- Holders of an ICOMOS membership card.
- Tourist guides licensed by the ministry responsible for tourism, while accompanying a group of tourists.
- Cases covered by bilateral agreements, approved by the ministry responsible for culture, between cultural heritage institutions and third parties, for the conservation, protection and promotion of cultural heritage.
