Gorge of Këlcyrë

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] A Greek military cemetery for the fallen Greek soldiers is located within the pass.[2]

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

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