Археологические памятники Албании

Archaeological Treasures

Albania's archaeological landscape spans from ancient Greek colonies to medieval strongholds. This collection features the UNESCO-listed city of Buthrotum and the sprawling Apollonia Archaeological Park, both major hubs of the Greco-Roman era. It includes the Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës, one of the largest in the Balkans, alongside strategic fortifications like the Illyrian Rozafa Castle and the Byzantine-era Petrelë. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's complex history under Chaonian, Roman, and Byzantine rule.

Buthrotum

Butrint was an ancient Greek polis and later Roman city and the seat of an early Christian bishopric in Epirus.

Rozafa Castle

Rozafa Castle or Shkodër Castle is a castle near the city of Shkodër, in northwestern Albania.

Amphitheatre

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

Apollonia

Apollonia was an Ancient Greek trade colony which developed into an independent polis, and later a Roman city, in southern Illyria.

Petrelë Castle

Petrelë Castle is a castle in Petrelë, central Albania. Its history dates back to the 6th century, when it was built by the Byzantine…

Fortress of Bashtovë

A 15th-century Venetian fortress located near the Shkumbin River. It is notable for its rectangular layout and for being one of the few Balkan castles built on a flat plain rather than a hilltop.