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What to do and see in Albania, Albania: The Best Ancient Ruins
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1. Irmaj Castle
2. St. Nicholas Monastery Church
3. Apollonia Archaeological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Andy_Sirozh - Brussels, Belgium
Splendid view virgin local cafe above the Apollonia museum. Must try. Hard to find. Go up the hill from the museum and follow a little sign Restaurant. The freshest frogs and tasty local chicken served with fresh rosemary which our young waiter cut just behind our table. Extraordinary authentic peaceful place in the shadow of 500 yo olive trees.
4. Butrint National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,421 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
Along with Berat and Gjirokaster, Butrint left the strongest impression on our 2 week Albania tour. It's an UNESCO heritage site, not to be missed if you're in Albania's south. Butrint national park is just a 10 min drive south of Ksamil. There's a big parking lot in front, and the entrance fee is low as around 6 Euros. The site dates back to 8th c BC, showing the Mediterranean historic timeline. Within the site you'll find Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman heritage. Highlights not to be missed include: - Hellenic Lake and Lion gates from 4c BC - ancient Roman theater from 3rd c. and Roman baths, - Agora from Greek era, later Roman Forum as a center of civic and commercial life, - remains of 6th c Byzantine Baptistery, - Great Basilica from 6th c (perfect), - Acropolis on the middle hilltop with a small museum and great views, - Venetian tower. All around the park, there are explanations in English which is great and makes it very easy to navigate and understand. Great souvenirs inside the park at very reasonable prices. Count on around 2 hours for a visit.
5. Royal Tombs of Selca e Poshtme
6. Golik Bridge
7. Paleochristian Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By tiralb - Tirana, Albania
This is one of my favourite small churches in Albania. The fresco paitings are exquisite, especially some of the depictions of the devil.
8. Agios Saranda
9. Kalaja E Elbasanit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By EricGoldCoast
The castle is a fortress from the 15th century. Inside the are shots, cafes and restaurants harmoniously built around the ruins. Some amazing photo opportunities.
