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12 places · 9 h 5 min of sightseeing · 2 days

Amphitheatre of Durrës, Durrës

How many days do you need in Durrës?

12 places add up to 9 h 5 min of pure sightseeing. At 6 hours a day, not counting walking and meals, that's 2 days.

The best-known places in order, as long as they fit into 6 hours of sightseeing a day. Sightseeing only, without walking and meals — build the day-by-day plan with opening hours and the route in a RouteMarket notebook.

1 day — 5 h 55 min

2 days — 9 h 5 min

3 days — 9 h 5 min

Top sights

Ordered by how well known each place is. Data: OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia.

  1. Amphitheatre of Durrës — 1 h visit. It is one of the largest amphitheatres in the Balkans, capable of accommodating 20,000 spectators, with preserved underground areas and a chapel. Hours: Tue–Sat 09:00–16:00 · Sun 09:00–14:00.
  2. Muzeu Arkeologjik Durrës — 1 h 30 min visit. As one of Albania's most important museums, it showcases artifacts from seven centuries BC to the Middle Ages. Hours: Tue–Sat 09:00–16:00 · Sat 09:00–14:00.
  3. Great Mosque of Durrës — 20 min visit. It is a Grand Mosque with a minaret, serving as a Muslim place of worship, unlike the Catholic Church of Shën Luçia.
  4. Kalaja e Durrësit — 30 min visit. Its origins date back to the 4th century, making it the oldest fortification in Durrës, unlike the Torra Veneciane which is only a part of it.
  5. Vila Mbretërore e Durrësit — 45 min visit. This is the residence of King Zog I, built in the 1920s on a hill with panoramic views.
  6. Kisha Katolike Shën Luçia — 20 min visit. It is a Catholic church dedicated to St. Lucia, in contrast to the Great Mosque of Durrës.
  7. Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre — 45 min visit. It is the only Palace of Culture in the city named after the famous actor Aleksandër Moisiu.
  8. Bazilika e Shën Mëhillit — 45 min visit. Unlike later structures, these are the remains of an early Christian basilica, offering insight into the beginnings of the region's religiosity.
  9. Torra Veneciane — 25 min visit. It is a cylindrical defensive tower built by the Venetians, which is a free attraction. Hours: Tue–Sat 09:00–16:00 · Sun 09:00–14:00.
  10. Hamami i Durrësit — 25 min visit. These are the remains of an Ottoman public bath, or hamam, reflecting Turkish influences, in contrast to the Roman amphitheater.
  11. Sabri Tuçi — 20 min visit. A monument commemorating an important figure or event from Durrës' local history, unlike the ancient ruins of the amphitheater.
  12. Sandy beach — 2 h visit. Its sandy shore with a gentle descent into the Adriatic makes it particularly suitable for families with children.
  13. Ushtari i Panjohur — 20 min visit. This is a monument commemorating fallen soldiers, serving as a central point for national holiday celebrations, unlike museums such as Muzeu i Luftës.
  14. Burim uji — 10 min visit. It provides free access to drinking water, serving as a practical resting point in the urban space.
  15. Shtepia e Aleksander Moisiut — 1 h visit. This is a museum dedicated to the life and career of the world-renowned actor Aleksandër Moisiu (1879-1935), unlike the Archaeological Museum.
  16. View of the amphitheater — 25 min visit. Its main purpose is to present the oval shape of the amphitheater and fragments of the stands, which is made possible by the aerial perspective.

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What to see in Durrës in one day?

Amphitheatre of Durrës, Muzeu Arkeologjik Durrës, Great Mosque of Durrës, Kalaja e Durrësit, Vila Mbretërore e Durrësit, Kisha Katolike Shën Luçia, Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, Bazilika e Shën Mëhillit.

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