Libohova
Libohova is positioned to the eastern side of the Drino valley river, on the slopes of the Bureto mountain. According to many foreign travelers, who have visited Libohova, its castle and residence complex were built by Ali Pasha of Tepelena in honor of his sister Shanisha. Their construction certainly indicates the increasing importance of the city over the valley second after Gjirokastra as a point which controlled very well the passage of the valley especially its southern side. The idea of grandeur and power which has prevailed on the construction decision-making of this castle is strengthened by the rocky spot where it has been situated, a position which stands on the upper part of the modern city controlling quite well the surrounding territory.
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