Maps of Power

Reç Fortress

Balec, Baleco, Ballec, Ballessium

Properties

ID 123321
System Class Place
Place Ruined Fortification gradište
Case Study Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška
Administrative unit Albania , Qark Shkodra
MarkerMarker
1 km
3000 ft
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Description

The Reç Fortress probably can be identified with Skanderbegs castle Balessium. The fortification was first mentioned as the town of Ballac in 1062 in a letter by Alexander II to the Archbishop of Bar. Ballac then was mentioned in 1347 as bishopric. In 1416 the Venetian cadastre mentioned the place only as a vilalge with 25 houses. Skanderbeg renovated in 1448 the Walls in preparation of his attempts to conquer the Danja fortress. Reç is also mentioned as a bishopric in the 14th and 15th century.