Travel Guide to Durres in Albania, Durres, Albania
Durres has become one of the new hot charter destinations in Europe. How does the city really measure up against other beach destinations?
Durres was founded around 627 BC and was Albania鈥檚 capital for a short period between 1914 and 1920. The city is located on the Albanian Riviera and is Albania鈥檚 largest port city.
In recent years, brand new luxury hotels have sprung up along the coast, and in the city center, new trendy eateries and bars are constantly emerging.
But you will also see peeling paint on the walls, beggars and stray dogs in the streets, and cold reminders of the communist era in the form of the characteristic 鈥淪oviet鈥� apartment blocks.
The Roman Amphitheater is located in the city center and takes you back to a time when gladiators fought for their lives against wild animals to the enthusiastic applause of the audience.
It is the largest amphitheater in the Balkans, but unfortunately, most of it has disappeared in earthquakes. The remains are relatively well-preserved, and in its heyday, the amphitheater is said to have hosted up to 20,000 spectators from near and far. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Durres was founded around 627 BC and was Albania鈥檚 capital for a short period between 1914 and 1920. The city is located on the Albanian Riviera and is Albania鈥檚 largest port city.
In recent years, brand new luxury hotels have sprung up along the coast, and in the city center, new trendy eateries and bars are constantly emerging.
But you will also see peeling paint on the walls, beggars and stray dogs in the streets, and cold reminders of the communist era in the form of the characteristic 鈥淪oviet鈥� apartment blocks.
The Roman Amphitheater is located in the city center and takes you back to a time when gladiators fought for their lives against wild animals to the enthusiastic applause of the audience.
It is the largest amphitheater in the Balkans, but unfortunately, most of it has disappeared in earthquakes. The remains are relatively well-preserved, and in its heyday, the amphitheater is said to have hosted up to 20,000 spectators from near and far. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Travel Guide to Durres in Albania
Guide Location: Albania » Durres
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
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Guide Location: Albania » Durres
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Roman Amphitheater
- Byzantine forum
- Durres Archaeological Museum
- Durres Castle
- Apostle Paul and Saint Astius Orthodox Church
- Sculpture of a fisherman
- Sfinksi
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