Synagogue Complex of Sarandë (Onchesmos)
Sinagoga e Onhezmit
A 5th–6th century ruin in the city center, first built as a synagogue and later converted into a church, with finely preserved floor mosaics.
The ruin stands among apartment blocks in central Sarandë and is part of the ancient city of Onchesmos. It was discovered by chance in the 1980s. Archaeologists believe the building was first a 5th-century synagogue, then became a large Christian church in the 6th century. Fragments of floor mosaics remain, featuring a menorah, animals and plant motifs. The site is fairly small and can be viewed from behind the fence or entered. Admission is usually free, making it an easy stop on a walk through town.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Sarandë Promenade
- Monastery of the Forty Saints
- Lëkurësi Castle
- Phoenice
- Mirror Beach (Pasqyra)
- Pulëbardha Beach
- Kakome Bay
- Lake Butrint