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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Durrës

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Durrës, Albania

Updated October 17, 2024
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Amphitheater of Durrës

Durrës, Albania

Amphitheater of Durrës

The largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans once held over 20,000 people, but managed to lay hidden for hundreds of years.
This section of columns still stand to their original height.

Durrës, Albania

Durrës Byzantine Forum

One of the best examples of a Byzantine period monument in Albania.
The Door of Wishes was built to withstand an earthquake.

Durrës, Albania

Old Doors Trail

A fascinating little project dedicated to preserving the charming historic doors of Durrës.
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George Bush Statue

Fushë Kruje, Albania

George Bush Statue

In this town's main square resides a statue of none other than the 43rd President of the United States.
17 miles from Durrës
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Tirana, Albania

Tirana's Colorful Facade

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?
18 miles from Durrës

Tirana, Albania

House of Leaves

A museum dedicated to secret surveillance.
18 miles from Durrës
Bunk’Art 2

Tirana, Albania

Bunk’Art 2

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.
18 miles from Durrës
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