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What to do and see in Durres, Albania: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Durres, Albania including Durres Archaeological Museum, Durres Amphitheatre, The Beach Bar, Fatih Mosque, Kallm Beach, Durres Castle, Byzantine Forum (Macellum), Royal Villa of Durres, Bleart, Copacabana Beach.
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1. Durres Archaeological Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By culturevulture94 - Clinton, Washington
What a terrific small museum! The exhibits take you on a trip through ancient and modern history in Albania. You see lovelier Greek style vases than we saw in Athens museum. They have a marvelous bust of an Illyrian woman that allows you to study that civilization's unique facial features. Part of the collection includes items from the cult of Aphrodite (Venus). And they have a sizeable collection of amphora, some of them still barnacle-encrusted. The brass identification plaques list items and dates in English. Your museum ticket admits you to the Amphitheater, which lies a short walk uphill. The museum closes between 2pm and 5pm.
2. Durres Amphitheatre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 430 reviews
Reviewed By John K - Chicago
Roman arches - piles of rocks - modern housing sits atop. The Durres Amphitheatre is well worth checking out.
3. The Beach Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Nice Beach Bar near the center of Durres
Reviewed By klodian c
We visit this place also last year because of the good location. But this year they seam to change owner and lot of other things. Now they got everything sandy beach, relaxing cheers,clean water ,good music, cosy bar corner and very good service. The place to be !
4. Fatih Mosque
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Jincognito - Gainesville
This is an imposing and impressive mosque overlooking a central square. We were politely reminded that the upstairs is women only, but the downstairs for men only. The furnishings are not memorable.
5. Kallm Beach
6. Durres Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Sean K - San Jose, California
The castle walls are still prominent and relatively intact. They dominate the landscape.
They are also adjacent to the Amphitheater, which makes for a great combined visit.
The main castle has a trendy bar with great Seating in the alcoves and on the roof - definitely a nice place to stop in. But it is truly a bar.
7. Byzantine Forum (Macellum)
Overall Ratings
3 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By sleepycat69 - minnesota
I'm glad I saw it, but it's a really small, ruin that's been overtaken by development. I do wish this country had realized how important the ancient history was before it decided to develop the city right next to this ancient ruin. Which, by the way, is pretty much a garbage dump.
8. Royal Villa of Durres
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By John S - Carrollton, Texas
I want to combine two "attractions" into one entry here on Tripadvisor, because they're really practically the same thing in the same place. Up the hill closest to the center of town, you'll find the Royal Villa, or King Zog's palace. Watch the one-way streets, but it's easy to find your way up. It was built from 1926-37, but was heavily damaged in 1997 and rebuilt. Apparently, the building is still in use by the Albanian military, so you can't really get very close to it. You can drive past it, and there's a small space on the side of the road to pause while you take a picture or two of it. However, if you have a decent zoom, there's really better places to get a picture of it. People mostly come up here, however, for the view over the city and the sea. This, however, is why I'm combining the Royal Villa with the Lighthouse for this review.
If it's a view you want (and the palace isn't impressive enough to drive up there just for it), then if you have a car that can handle it, keep going up the hill. The road will give way to a rocky path, and ultimately lead to the top of the hill where a half-constructed large building sits. It's just a wide-open space with a fence. This is the best view of the city and the water. It doesn't look like you can get to the lighthouse anymore - if you walk toward it you will run into a fence. The views, however, are pretty spectacular. Would be an incredible place to watch a sunset or sunrise, if you are so inclined. Beware of mud and take care driving.
9. Bleart
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By 1MARGO65 - Penza, Russia
Самая малоизученная широкой туристической общественностью балканская страна, Албания уютно расположилась у ласковых волн Адриатического и Ионического морей, в окружении своих более популярных у отдыхающих прибрежных соседей — Греции и Черногории. Долгие годы Албания оставалась изолированной от мира, из-за чего большинство знает досадно мало о её богатом культурном наследии и красивейшей природе с живописными каньонами и прекрасными чистыми пляжами.
10. Copacabana Beach
Overall Ratings
3 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By allgirls - Switzerland
The smell of the water from a distance is putrid. I would never bathe there let alone let my children. It is a dumping zone of waster. Never, ever, ever again N. Albania
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