Archeologické naleziště Butrint

Archaeological site Konispol, Vlora, Albania

What to expect

Butrint is an ancient Greek polis and later Roman city and the seat of an early Christian bishopric in Epirus. It is located on a hill overlooking the Vivari Channel and is part of the Butrint National Park. The city is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania, with a history dating back to the 10th century BC. It was an important center of the Epirote tribe of the Chaonians and later became a Roman colony and a Byzantine bishopric. The site features a range of ruins, including a theatre, a sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, and an agora. Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city's development

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Albania - places that are worth it

Albania - places that are worth it
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the ancient ruins, including the amfiteátr, the baptisterium, and the castle

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the ancient history and the scenic views ✨