Castle of Varoshi

Castle of Varoshi, Ndroq, Traces show that this settlement (387 m high) was equipped with surrounding walls during the barbarian invasions of the century. IV-VI. The walls are wide and built with medium-sized stones connected with mortar and lime mixed with fine brick dust according to the technique characteristic of the late antique period, a fact that is also supported by the ceramic fragments found on the surface of the castle. It is thought that the castle suffered a severe collapse at this time, but was rebuilt
later during the XIII-XIV century serving as the seat of the Albanian feudal lords, against local rivals and foreign invaders.

After Skanderbeg’s death, the Ottoman conquerors gave importance to the Ndroqi fortress, as through it they observed Durrës, which was under the rule of Venice. After the fall of Durrës in 1501, Ndroqi lost its importance, but regained it during the feudal anarchy that engulfed our country during the 18th century, once again serving as the seat of local feudal lords.

Its function is closely related to the geographical position it occupies in the valley of Erzen, controlling the road that connects the coast with the interior territory.