Today, the city of Durrës lies directly above the ancient ruins of Epidamnus. Founded around 627 BC, Durrës is one of the most important cities in Albania and the Adriatic region, rich in history, architecture, and archaeological sites such as the Amphitheatre, City Defensive Walls, Byzantine Forum, Venetian Tower, Ancient Roman Baths, the Basilica of St. Michael in Arapaj, Skanderbeg Fortifications at Cape of Rodoni, and more. Additionally, Durrës possesses an underwater heritage, which adds further value to the city and can significantly promote the development of archaeological tourism.
Following the new administrative-territorial reform, the city of Durrës covers an area of 341.9 km² and has a coastline of 64 km.
Durrës counts around 20 cultural heritage monuments and 12 sites of special significance, all of which are open to visitors year-round, attracting both domestic and international tourists.
So, what can we visit in Durrës?
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