Durrës

Culture & venues

Roman amphitheatre of Durrës

A Roman-era amphitheatre standing in the heart of downtown Durrës, built during the reign of Emperor Trajan. As the largest of its kind in the Balkans, it offers a close look at the remains of ancient Roman architecture.

Temples & religious sites

Fatih Mosque

This mosque in Durrës was completed in 1502, the year after the Ottoman conquest of the region. It stands as a historic building recognized as part of Albania's cultural heritage.

Museums & galleries

Durrës Archaeological Museum

Albania's largest archaeological museum, located near the Durrës beachfront and opened in 1951. To the north, you can also visit the 6th-century Byzantine walls.

Temples & religious sites

Great Mosque in Durrës

A mosque built during the era of the Kingdom of Albania, located in the port city of Durrës. It is a historic religious building protected as a cultural monument of Albania.

Nature

Beach of Durrës

Albania's largest and most visited beach, stretching over 10km along the Durrës coastline. Hotels line the shore, making it a great spot to relax.

Castles & palaces

Durrës Castle

A fortress ruin encircling the old town of Durrës, first built in the late 5th century and repaired repeatedly through the medieval and modern periods. Walking along the walls, you can feel its long history.

Temples & religious sites

Concathedral of St. Lucia

A cathedral in an alley south of city hall, dedicated to Saint Lucy. It once served as the seat of the Diocese of Durrës and is now a co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Tirana-Durrës.

Culture & venues

Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre

A theatre in the heart of Durrës, named after the Albanian-Austrian actor Alexander Moissi. It's an easy stop for a show while exploring downtown.