Places worth the detour in Durrës

11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Durrës, Albania, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: Roman amphitheatre of Durrës. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites4 Nature & landscapes3 Ruins & the uncanny2 Built landmarks1 Museums & culture1

All 11, ranked 11

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Roman amphitheatre of Durrës

Ruins & the uncanny · Notable

Roman amphitheatre in Durrës, Albania

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2.Fatih Mosque

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Mosque

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3.Epidamnos

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Greek colonial city in South Illyria

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4.Great Mosque in Durrës

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Historic site in Durrës, Albania

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5.Durrës Archaeological Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Archaeological Museum in Albania

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6.Beach of Durrës

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Popular beach in Albania

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7.Durrës Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural heritage monument of Albania

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8.Shkëmb i Kavajës

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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9.Concathedral of St. Lucia

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Durrës, Albania

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10.Plazhi i Golemit

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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11.Basilica of Saint Michael

Sacred sites · 5th century · Hidden gem

Cultural Monument in Albania

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