Butrint National Archaeological Park

About

Step back in time at this ancient city, a unesco site with ruins from greeks to venetians.

Why go

• Ancient city with the entire mediterranean history timeline compressed into one archaeological site
• A city that couldn’t decide who it belonged to, so it just kept everyone
• Combines history lesson and nature walk

Must try

• Explore ancient greek and roman ruins
• See the ancient city
• Visit the national park
• Explore roman theaters, temples, and fortress walls
• Explore greek, roman, byzantine, and venetian ruins

Pro tips

• Go late afternoon when cooler
• Nearby parking is about 10 min walk
• Come early, 9 a.m. or late evening
• Best visited early in the morning

Good to know

• Take spray on komary (mosquito spray)

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (13196 reviews)

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