There are so many things to do in Durres, Albania’s most ancient city located on the Adriatic Sea. Whether you love the beach or are a history buff, there are some great places to visit in Durres for every kind of traveler.
I spent over 2 months exploring Albania, which included spending time sightseeing the place known as ‘The Eternal City’, Durees. While today, Durres is home to Albania’s largest seaport, it’s also one of the biggest tourist centers and has some beautiful ocean, architecture, and culture to explore.
If you’re planning a trip and are wondering what to do in Durres, here are my top 15 things to do in Durres to help you get an itinerary together:
Best Things To Do in Durres
Durres is a coastal city with huge historical importance to the formation of Albania, so there are so many fun things to do while here.
Within this post, I’ve picked out some of my favorite Durres attractions to help you make the most of your time in Albania’s second city.
1. Marvel at the Roman Amphitheater
Durres is packed full of Roman and Byzantine architecture, which shows its historical importance to Albania and the Balkans as a whole. Whether you visit for the ancient history or not, the sheer size and scale of the Roman amphitheater in Durres is sure to impress.
Nestled in the center of the city, the amphitheater is arguably one of the most important pieces of ancient architecture in the Balkans. The amphitheater was built in the 2nd Century BC, and it’s the largest ever built in the Balkan Peninsula, holding a capacity of up to 20,000 spectators.
Today, you can actually enter the amphitheater to get a real impression of the size and scale of this amazing construction. It’s one of the top things to do in Durres and is easy to access from the center of the city.
Address: Durres Amphitheater, Rruga Kalase, Durres. Click here for directions.
2. Embark on a Wine Tasting Tour
One of the best things to do in Durres is to take a trip out of town on this beautiful wine-tasting tour.
Winemaking is an ancient tradition in Albania and Durres marks the start of the wine-growing region, which extends along the mountains and coast to the north. For me, the wine-growing region is one of the most impressive places to visit in Durres.
On this tour, you’ll explore the stunning scenery around Durres including the peaceful Lake of Lalez, and will visit a local winery and vineyard where you’ll learn more…
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