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The lock-in tower, Theth
A tower of refuge
A thick-walled stone tower in Theth, once a refuge under the old customary law, the Kanun.
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About The lock-in tower, Theth
Kulla e Ngujimit, the lock-in tower, is a stone tower house in Theth with a remarkable story. Under the Kanun, the old customary law of these mountains, men threatened by a blood feud could shut themselves away here in safety, sometimes for years. Thick walls, narrow slit windows and a single door show exactly how it worked. Now a small museum, it is often shown by the family who own it, who tell the story of the Kanun and the valley with great feeling. It is a short walk from Theth’s church.
Our take
- Kanun history
- Slit windows
- Family-run museum
- Address
- Theth, the Balkans
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- On our Tirana guide
- Price guide
- € (sights price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The lock-in tower, Theth before you go.
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