Durrës

Durrës is the second-most populous city in Albania and it is also the capital of the surrounding Durrës County, one of 12 constituent counties of the country. The city has been mentioned around the 7th century BC as Epidamnos, located on the coast of the Illyrian Taulantii. Situated on the Adriatic Sea, Durres is the country's most ancient and economic and historic center. While in Durres keep in mind to visit the Roman amphitheater, located just a few meters from the city center. The amphitheater was built at the beginning of the 2nd century and it has been used until the 4th century AD. What else? You will see Byzantine city walls, right next to the amphitheater. The city wall dates back to 6th century AC and was devastated by the 1273 earthquake. A must-visit monument in Durres is also the Venetian tower that was built to reinforce the city castle by the Republic of Venice. Other attractions to visit while in the city are: the Church of Saint Astius, the Archeological Museum, the Seafront promenade, the Great Mosque of Durres, the Aleksander Moisiu Theatre, and the Iliria square. Durres is a place to remember, this 3000 years old city has a lot to offer and is one of the main spots of tourism in Albania.