Durrës is an Albanian Adriatic port city. It has ferries to Bari in (Italy). Alternative spellings of the city's name are Durazzo (Italian), Drač (Драч, Serbo-Croatian) or Dyrrhachion (Δυρράχιον, Greek).
- Shen Lucia Catholic Church, Rruga Don Nikoll Kacorri (Center. built in 1907
- Shen Gjergji Orthodox Church. Built in the 19th century.
- Saint Asti and Saint Paul Orthodox Church. Built in 2001.
Shen Lucia Catholic Church, Rruga Don Nikoll Kacorri (Center. built in 1907
Shen Gjergji Orthodox Church. Built in the 19th century.
Saint Asti and Saint Paul Orthodox Church. Built in 2001.
- Fatih Mosque, Rruga Xhamia. Built in 1503.
- Great Mosque of Durres.
- New Mosque. Built in 1937.
- Little Mosque.
Fatih Mosque, Rruga Xhamia. Built in 1503.
Great Mosque of Durres.
New Mosque. Built in 1937.
Little Mosque.
- Archaeological Museum, Rruga Taulantia 32.
- Popular Culture Museum, Kavaje village, Rruga Skuraj (S 18 km.
- Alexander Moissi Museum House.
- World War II Relics Hall.
- Koloseo Art Gallery. Showcases some of the best work of local painters.
Archaeological Museum, Rruga Taulantia 32.
Popular Culture Museum, Kavaje village, Rruga Skuraj (S 18 km.
Alexander Moissi Museum House.
World War II Relics Hall.
Koloseo Art Gallery. Showcases some of the best work of local painters.
- Durres Amphitheater, Rruga Kalase. The biggest in the Balkans it also features restored iconography works.
- Durres Ancient City Wall, Rruga Sotir Noka (next to the Amphitheater. Medieval Hammam and the Tophane Well inside and around the wall.
- Venetian Tower. A circular tower at the city center built in the 16th century.
- Shen Mehilli Hill. On 18 October 1801, Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos confronted Norman adventurer Robert Guiscard here. A basilica built in the 6th century AD with a beautiful mosaic is found here.
- Byzantine Forum. Built in the 5th century AD and public baths around and beneath Alexander Moissi Palace of Culture.
Durres Amphitheater, Rruga Kalase. The biggest in the Balkans it also features restored iconography works.
Durres Ancient City Wall, Rruga Sotir Noka (next to the Amphitheater. Medieval Hammam and the Tophane Well inside and around the wall.
Venetian Tower. A circular tower at the city center built in the 16th century.
Shen Mehilli Hill. On 18 October 1801, Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos confronted Norman adventurer Robert Guiscard here. A basilica built in the 6th century AD with a beautiful mosaic is found here.
Byzantine Forum. Built in the 5th century AD and public baths around and beneath Alexander Moissi Palace of Culture.
- Municipality, Sheshi Liria, 15.
- King Zog's Villa, Rruga Kont Urani (lon top of a hill overlooking the city. This used to be the most luxurious crib in all of Albania, but it was looted in the 1997 uprising and isn't open to visitors now. Reportedly prince Leka has plans to renovate the villa "in the near future", but this has been reported for quite some time. Endure the steep climb up the hill for one of the most spectacular views over the city.
- Kavaja Rock. A historic landmark in Golem where once caravans used to pass along the ancient Via Egnatia. This is where a battle between Pompey and Julius Caesar is said to have taken place.
Municipality, Sheshi Liria, 15.
King Zog's Villa, Rruga Kont Urani (lon top of a hill overlooking the city. This used to be the most luxurious crib in all of Albania, but it was looted in the 1997 uprising and isn't open to visitors now. Reportedly prince Leka has plans to renovate the villa "in the near future", but this has been reported for quite some time. Endure the steep climb up the hill for one of the most spectacular views over the city.
Kavaja Rock. A historic landmark in Golem where once caravans used to pass along the ancient Via Egnatia. This is where a battle between Pompey and Julius Caesar is said to have taken place.
- Lalzit Bay Area. Visit Ishem Castle and Rrushkull Nature Reserve (Rezervati Rrushkull)
- Rodoni Castle.
- Scanderbeg Castle, Rruga e Sebastes, Laç village (N 33km.
- Shen Ndout Church, Rruga Kisha e Shna Ndout, Laç.
Lalzit Bay Area. Visit Ishem Castle and Rrushkull Nature Reserve (Rezervati Rrushkull)
Rodoni Castle.
Scanderbeg Castle, Rruga e Sebastes, Laç village (N 33km.
Shen Ndout Church, Rruga Kisha e Shna Ndout, Laç.
- Culture Palace, Bulevardi Dyrrah. Events
- Evening walk. Go for an evening walk along the sea front promenade or along the beach where you can see families walking around or even men with bears on a leash or with snakes entwined around their necks!
- Villa Hill, Rruga Currila. Panoramic view of Durres seaside at Currilat from top of a newly reclaimed hill.
- Seaside Large Steps, Intersection between Rruga Currila and Rruga Taulantia (Brryli area. Sit and admire the sea from up close on these large steps descending into the water
- Lalzit Bay Beach, near Hamallaj village (25 km north of Durres. Popular weekend retreat and exclusive wealthy beach area. A small resort can be found here.
- Portez Beach, Bishti Palles (13 km north of Durres. Nice beach, bar, and wooden bungalows north of Currilat
- Golem beach, Golem, Mali Robit, Kavaja Rock (Shkembi i Kavajes) (follow SH4 and enter secondary road at Plepat roundabout (SH56, SH85) or continue along SH4 and exit at Golem/Mali Robit exit. This is the main seaside resort south of Durres with long sandy beaches popular among Albanians and foreigners alike. Tirana inhabitants have their beach houses and villas in the area for weekend and summer retreats.
Lalzit Bay Beach, near Hamallaj village (25 km north of Durres. Popular weekend retreat and exclusive wealthy beach area. A small resort can be found here.
Portez Beach, Bishti Palles (13 km north of Durres. Nice beach, bar, and wooden bungalows north of Currilat
Golem beach, Golem, Mali Robit, Kavaja Rock (Shkembi i Kavajes) (follow SH4 and enter secondary road at Plepat roundabout (SH56, SH85) or continue along SH4 and exit at Golem/Mali Robit exit. This is the main seaside resort south of Durres with long sandy beaches popular among Albanians and foreigners alike. Tirana inhabitants have their beach houses and villas in the area for weekend and summer retreats.
- Sea Resort of Golem, Xixa Resort, Rruga Kompleksit (S 7 km, +355 69 378 8696. Take a dip in the Adriatic Sea water in the biggest sea side resort of Golem.
Sea Resort of Golem, Xixa Resort, Rruga Kompleksit (S 7 km, +355 69 378 8696. Take a dip in the Adriatic Sea water in the biggest sea side resort of Golem.
Culture Palace, Bulevardi Dyrrah. Events
Evening walk. Go for an evening walk along the sea front promenade or along the beach where you can see families walking around or even men with bears on a leash or with snakes entwined around their necks!
Villa Hill, Rruga Currila. Panoramic view of Durres seaside at Currilat from top of a newly reclaimed hill.
Seaside Large Steps, Intersection between Rruga Currila and Rruga Taulantia (Brryli area. Sit and admire the sea from up close on these large steps descending into the water
- Take a look at interesting films from around the world at the annual Durres International Film Summer Festival in early September.
- Visit the yearly Open Port Festival where the Port of Durres opens to the public featuring various exhibits of historic ships and modern inventions coupled with local entertainment.
Take a look at interesting films from around the world at the annual Durres International Film Summer Festival in early September.
Visit the yearly Open Port Festival where the Port of Durres opens to the public featuring various exhibits of historic ships and modern inventions coupled with local entertainment.
- Kokomani Wine
- Souvenirs
- Bar Restorant Kajser. it offers a panoramic view of Durres from above. Delicious ice cream combinations including baked ice cream (400 lek), spaghetti, fish and baked lamb.
- Restaurant Piazza, Rruga Taulantia 1 (near the port, +355 52 237601. 08:00-23:00.
- Splendid Restaurant, Street Egnatia (from street Adria, toward street Adria; at roundabout 1 st exit onto promenade Egnatia; arrive at promenade Egnatia on the left, you can find Splendid restaurant, +355 692824222. Especially known locally for fish. Everything is fresh, tasty and served in the most professional way. Prices are slightly more than average for Albania, but for the whole experience of eating you get there it's worth every cent.
- Nepsi restaurant, +355694609111. 07:00-23:30. Restaurant in industrial style near the sea.
- Sema Restaurant, +355672033224. 07:00-23:59.
- Pelikan bakery, Street Pavaresia (near Hotel Adriatic, +355683095270. You can eat different sweets.
- Fly Restaurant, Street Erazmi, +355684058103. 08:00-23:00. This restaurant has a breathtaking view from the 15th/top floor.
- Mema House, Taulantia Street (Head east on Adria Street toward J.Ballhysa Street. Make a U-turn to stay on Adria Street. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Egnatia Promenade. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and bear right onto Taulantia Promenade, +355697541068. 08:00-22:00.
Bar Restorant Kajser. it offers a panoramic view of Durres from above. Delicious ice cream combinations including baked ice cream (400 lek), spaghetti, fish and baked lamb.
Restaurant Piazza, Rruga Taulantia 1 (near the port, +355 52 237601. 08:00-23:00.
Splendid Restaurant, Street Egnatia (from street Adria, toward street Adria; at roundabout 1 st exit onto promenade Egnatia; arrive at promenade Egnatia on the left, you can find Splendid restaurant, +355 692824222. Especially known locally for fish. Everything is fresh, tasty and served in the most professional way. Prices are slightly more than average for Albania, but for the whole experience of eating you get there it's worth every cent.
Nepsi restaurant, +355694609111. 07:00-23:30. Restaurant in industrial style near the sea.
Sema Restaurant, +355672033224. 07:00-23:59.
Pelikan bakery, Street Pavaresia (near Hotel Adriatic, +355683095270. You can eat different sweets.
Fly Restaurant, Street Erazmi, +355684058103. 08:00-23:00. This restaurant has a breathtaking view from the 15th/top floor.
Mema House, Taulantia Street (Head east on Adria Street toward J.Ballhysa Street. Make a U-turn to stay on Adria Street. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Egnatia Promenade. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and bear right onto Taulantia Promenade, +355697541068. 08:00-22:00.
- Venetian Tower (Rotonda) bar. It offers a nice view of Durrës and its coastline.
- 788 cocktail bar Durres, +355692121788. Nice music, great cocktails and that seaside summer breeze. During winter instead, live music, different events and local activities.
- Bonsai Caffe, +355674999111. 07:00-23:00. A nice selection of drinks and a very welcoming environment.
- Portiku Wine Bar, +355686080666. M-W 09:00-23:30, Th 09:00-23:00, F 09:00-23:45, Sa Su 09:00-00:00.
Venetian Tower (Rotonda) bar. It offers a nice view of Durrës and its coastline.
788 cocktail bar Durres, +355692121788. Nice music, great cocktails and that seaside summer breeze. During winter instead, live music, different events and local activities.
Bonsai Caffe, +355674999111. 07:00-23:00. A nice selection of drinks and a very welcoming environment.
Portiku Wine Bar, +355686080666. M-W 09:00-23:30, Th 09:00-23:00, F 09:00-23:45, Sa Su 09:00-00:00.
- Tirana. The capital. Trees and mountains surround the city. Mt. Dajt is a popular tourist site for a great view of the city.
- Lezhe. — a small city home to Skanderbeg's Tomb, panoramic Lezhe Castle and several renovated churches
- Fier — Lively seaside city, and only about 8km away from the ruins of the ancient Illyrian city of Apollonia. Much of this ancient city still remains buried under the hills.
- Kruje
- Velipoje. Coastal town near Ada Bojana south of Shkoder known for its curative beach sand. The beach is long and wide, and a lot of hotels offer nice rooms. However, the beaches are crowded in August. If you prefer quieter beaches, you should go to Southern Albania
Tirana. The capital. Trees and mountains surround the city. Mt. Dajt is a popular tourist site for a great view of the city.
Lezhe. — a small city home to Skanderbeg's Tomb, panoramic Lezhe Castle and several renovated churches
[[Fier]] — Lively seaside city, and only about 8km away from the ruins of the ancient Illyrian city of Apollonia. Much of this ancient city still remains buried under the hills.
Velipoje. Coastal town near Ada Bojana south of Shkoder known for its curative beach sand. The beach is long and wide, and a lot of hotels offer nice rooms. However, the beaches are crowded in August. If you prefer quieter beaches, you should go to Southern Albania