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Durrës: Top Sights

Durrës, one of Albania's oldest cities, preserves a dense concentration of historical landmarks centered around its ancient maritime roots. This selection highlights the 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre, the largest in the Balkans, alongside the 5th-century Byzantine city walls of Durrës Castle. The list features significant archaeological sites like the circular Byzantine Forum and the Roman baths, complemented by the country's largest archaeological museum. Cultural landmarks include the hilltop Royal Villa of King Zog I and the ethnographic museum dedicated to actor Alexander Moissi.

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Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës

The Amphitheatre of Durrës is a Roman amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Durrës, Albania.

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Durrës Castle

Durrës Castle is the fortified old city of Durrës, Albania. It is enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and…

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Durrës Archeological Museum

Albania's largest archaeological museum houses a collection of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman artifacts discovered in the region. Notable exhibits include ancient funerary steles, stone sarcophagi, and the famous 4th-century BC mosaic known as the Beauty of Durrës.

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Ancient Roman Marketplace

Also known as the Byzantine Forum, this 5th-century circular plaza features a marble-paved floor and a surrounding colonnade of Corinthian pillars. It served as a central commercial and social hub for the ancient city.