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Limar–Kala Bridge

The Castle Bridge is located near the village of Limar and the village of Kala in the Municipality of Këlcyrë. It was built on the river Zagoria in 1804 by Ali Pasha Tepelena on the Këlcyrë-Malëshovë-Zagori route.

Being near the village of Limar, it is also known as the Limar Bridge. The stone bridge, which is quite well adapted to the river banks, consists of 2 arches that reach up to 6 m in height, has an area of 52.8 m2 and is 18 m long.

The Castle Bridge, also known as the Limar Bridge, is situated near the villages of Limar and Kala in the Municipality of Këlcyrë. Built in 1804 by Ali Pasha Tepelena, it formed part of the historic route connecting Këlcyrë, Malëshovë, and Zagori. Constructed from stone and harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape, the bridge features two arches reaching approximately 6 meters in height and extends 18 meters in length. Due to its historical and architectural value, it has been designated a Category I Cultural Monument of Albania.

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Arched stone bridge of Limar and Kala spanning a clear rocky river
Old single-arch stone bridge between Limar and Kala over a narrow rocky gorge
Hiker standing on a humped stone bridge above turquoise water in a green gorge
High stone arch of the Limar and Kala bridge seen from the riverbed

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