The infobox credits the Byzantine emperor Justinian I with building Petrelë Castle in the 6th century, while the text says it was first built in ancient times and that the present building dates from the 15th century. The article names no architect or style. The castle sits at 1,079 feet (329 m) above sea level on a triangular plan with two observation towers.
The article says it is built of stone and concrete. It was part of a fire-signaling and defense network with Krujë Castle and figured in Skanderbeg's campaign against the Ottomans. Mamica Kastrioti, Skanderbeg's sister, is listed as a past commander.
Today the wooden structure with the observation towers houses a restaurant, and the castle is open to the public.
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