This city of the Roman period is located in the valley of the river Drino, near the village of Sofratike, and it only takes a few kilometers from the center of Gjirokastra to reach the destination. The Theater of Adrianopolis is part of the Archaeological Park of Antigone and is considered one of the important …
Antigone Archaeological Park is the city founded by King Pyrrhus of Epirus, the ruins of which are located about 40 minutes by car from Gjirokastra. The chieftain built the ancient city in honor of his wife, whose name was Antigonea. Address: Gjirokaster Monday 9:30AM–7PMTuesday 9:30AM–7PMWednesday 9:30AM–7PMThursday 9:30AM–7PMFriday 9:30AM–7PMSaturday 9:30AM–7PMSunday 9:30AM–7PM
The ancient city of Byllis was divided into three separate areas and constructed according to the architectural plan of the renowned ancient Greek architect Hippodamus of Miletus, otherwise known as the father of European urban planning. This architect’s expertise and magnificent work is evident here!Address: Hekal, FierPhone: +355692158292 Monday 8AM–6PMTuesday 8AM–6PMThursday 8AM–6PMWednesday 8AM–6PMFriday 8AM–6PMSaturday …
Here is the largest Archaeological Park of the country, and you can see up close some of the most impressive ruins of antiquity in Albania, where the Monumental Center with the famous Buleterion stands out. Cicero had spoken of the importance of the city of Apollonia, and Octavian Augustus was educated right here before becoming …
From the Wall of Porto Romanes, about 7 km north of the city of Durrës, the remains of a wall that once closed the narrow strip of land, through the sea and the marsh, are still preserved today. Hezei briefly mentions these constructions, noting that the walls closed the system which was no more than …
The circular tower (Torra), was built in the c. XV on the Byzantine tower. This is evidenced by the presence of blocks from the previous enclosure, architectural fragments and ancient reliefs. The tower has a diameter of 16m and a height of 9m. The tower is entered through an arched brick gate. The tower is …
The Amphitheater of Durres is a unique public monument in our country. It was built near the traditional center of the city, on a plain and partly on a hill. It is considered an engineering and architectural colossus of ancient times and the work of local masters. It has an ellipse shape with a diameter …