Ruins · UNESCO
Butrint
Sarande, Albania
Ancient ruins in a forested lagoon setting, layered from Greek to Roman to Byzantine and Venetian times.
Balkans
Albania
A small Adriatic and Ionian country of ancient towns, clear beaches, steep mountains and warm hospitality, still far less crowded than its neighbours.
- Capital
- Tirana
- Languages
- Albanian
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL)
- Best time to go
- May to June and September for warm sea and comfortable sightseeing; July and August are hot, and mountain trails are best from June to September.
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- Church, mosque or temple 1
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- Other 1
- River or canal 1
- Market 1
- Scenic route 1
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Amphitheatre of Durres
Durres, Albania
A large Roman amphitheatre hidden among the city's modern buildings.
Ruins
Apollonia Archaeological Park
Albania
Ruins of an ancient Greek colony on a hill among olive trees, with a small museum in a monastery.
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