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Things to see in Durrës (Albania): 19 places and when to go
Durrës is a city in Albania with around 142,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Food and drink (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Amphitheatre of Durrës, Archaeological Museum of Durrës and Great Mosque of Durrës. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Albania · 41.3178, 19.4482
- Population
- About 142,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2) · Nature (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 25 km as the crow flies
What to see in Durrës
The places in and around Durrës, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Amphitheatre of DurrësRoman amphitheatre in Durrës, Albania683 m
- Archaeological Museum of DurrësArchaeological museum in Albania963 m
- Great Mosque of DurrësHistoric site in Durrës, Albania560 m
- Durrës CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania851 m
- Lalzi BayBay in Albania19 km
- Royal Villa of DurrësVilla in Durrës, Albania895 m
- Concathedral of St. LuciaChurch in Durrës, Albania636 m
- Arapaj BasilicaCultural Monument in Albania5.1 km
- Durrës BayBay9.3 km
- Kulla VenecianeTower911 m
- Porto RomanoCultural Monument in Albania6.6 km
- Mozaiku tek Pallati i SportitCultural Monument in Albania313 m
- Tophane wellCultural Monument in Albania361 m
- Abaia wineryWinery6.5 km
- Kalaja e TurrësCultural heritage monument of Albania19 km
- Kantina e Veres "Enisa"Winery13 km
- Kantina Kokomani VineyardWinery15 km
- Lotus Beach ResortBeaches15 km
- Shtepia e Aleksander MoisiutMuseum807 m
When to go to Durrës
The best time to visit Durrës is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:20
- FebPossible10:24
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunBest time14:58
- JulPossible14:42
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:38
- DecPossible9:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. In June, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Durrës
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tirana53 places31 km
- Krujë19 places37 km
- Lushnjë9 places48 km
- Lezhë17 places55 km
- Elbasan22 places58 km
- Burrel8 places58 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Durrës?
The best known: Amphitheatre of Durrës, Archaeological Museum of Durrës, Great Mosque of Durrës, Durrës Castle, Lalzi Bay. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Durrës?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.
How do you get to Durrës?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 25 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Durrës as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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