Këlcyrë Gorge

The Këlcyrë Gorge (Albanian: Gryka e Këlcyrës) is a gorge in southern Albania created by the river Vjosë, near the town of Këlcyrë.

The gorge became famous during the Capture of Klisura Pass battle during the Greco-Italian War in World War II.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Albania in Occupation and War: From Fascism to Communism 1940-1945 By Owen Pearson page 80

Coordinates: 40°17′53″N 20°10′05″E / 40.298°N 20.168°E / 40.298; 20.168


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