Κάστρο Πόρτο Παλέρμο

Ali Pasha Tepelena Fortress belonged to the cruelest ruler of Albania of all time! His life was like an action-packed thriller! It was the inspiration for Alexandre Dumas' famous novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" and Lord Byron's poem "Child Harold's Pilgrimage".

Ali Pasha Tepelensky built this fortress on the Porto Palermo peninsula in honor of his wife Vasilika. But she betrayed him and 80-year-old Ali Pasha was executed, and his head was put on display in Constantinople.

The Fortress has the shape of a triangle with towers at each corner. There are no guides here. Each chamber has a sign with a designation, and information stands with historical facts. Also, there is no lighting here, so bring your flashlights.

You can see Ali Pasha's room and walk out into the patio, which has a beautiful view of the sea, climb the fortress's bastions, and descend to the dungeon.