Amphitheatre of Durrës
Amfiteatri i Durrësit
A 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in the Balkans, seating about 20,000 people, with a small Byzantine chapel inside decorated with mosaics.
The amphitheatre was built in the era of Emperor Hadrian and was not rediscovered until 1966. Some parts are still covered by residential buildings. Visitors can explore it through underground passages and the seating areas, and inside the small early Christian chapel rare wall mosaics survive. Durrës is about 35 km from Tirana, roughly an hour by bus or train. It is a classic day trip alongside Krujë, and you can also visit the Venetian Tower, the Archaeological Museum and the seaside promenade.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Venetian Tower of Durrës
- Blloku
- House of Leaves
- National History Museum
- Resurrection Cathedral
- Skanderbeg Square
- Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Bunk'Art 2