Things to Do in Durres

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This tour will last approximately 2 hours, depending on the number of walkers.
The tour will be divided into six main moments:

1) It starts at the Venetian Tower, one of the most interesting historical defensive structures in Durrës, as well as a starting point for local and international tourists visiting the city, and from there it will proceed to the other successive stops.

2) On the way to the Amphitheater, visitors cannot help but contemplate the Fortress Walls, built with ashlar stones that have managed to endure to this day. Those who have ruled the city over time have left their mark on the use given to the walls that surrounded it, as they were ultimately a security system that protected the city from various conquests throughout history.

3) Exterior cleaning and entrance to the Amphitheater:
Putting visitors in context about the history that led to the construction of the Roman amphitheater built during the period of the Roman Emperor Hadrian/Trajan.

4) A small leap to the small ancient chapel inside the amphitheater built around the 6th-10th century for the religious ceremonies of the Christians of Durres, which coincided with the beginning of the fall of the Roman Empire.


5 ) A visit to the Forum Macellum (Byzantine Forum):
We will visit the archaeological site of the Byzantine Forum to take a walk through the heart of ancient Durres, a bridge between East and West, the city founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC, which was a prosperous Hellenistic and Roman city, Byzantine capital, and still a Venetian, Ottoman, and communist city.
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6) For a journey through time, to discover the history of the Roman Baths of Durres, another important cultural asset of Durrës, listed as a cultural monument, it is worth visiting and admiring one of the masterpieces of ancient engineering, places dedicated to body hygiene and mental refreshment from ancient Roman times ...... to today!

Discovering Durrës through the eyes of local guide Joana, where you will learn about the fusion of different cultures, different religions, and traditions that make this city a unique tourist destination.

HISTORIC CITY TOUR - Durrës On this tour, we’ll explore the history of Durres, starting with the newest fort, the Ottoman fortress from 1501. We’ll begin at Torra Veneziane to learn about the city’s seafront history. Then, we’ll see the ancient walls of Emperor Anastas in the Kala neighborhood. Along Epidamn Boulevard, we’ll see how the city developed, leading to the construction of the Port and City Square in the 1930s. We’ll also visit religious buildings in the castle area, discussing their past and present roles in the community. Finally, we’ll explore the Amphitheater of Durres, its surrounding houses, and the history of excavations there, from the earliest discoveries to current plans for research and preservation. The places we’ll visit during the tour include: Venetian Tower , Durrës Fortifications, The Church of Apostle Paul and Saint Asti, Orthodox Church, Durrës Hamam, Bulevardi Epidamn, Traditional architecture, Fatih Mosque, Durrës Amphitheatre, Santa Lucia Catholic Church, Sheshi Liria - Town Square, Durrës City Hall, Great Mosque of Durrës. Through this tour, you’ll delve into the city’s history spanning from the 20th century back to antiquity.