Albania gradually begins to gain more and more popularity among tourists from around the world. To date, Durres is the most popular resort in Albania. It is distinguished not only by its ancient history, but also by beautiful landscapes, architectural monuments and excellent opportunities for a beach holiday. Albania has access to two seas, but Durres is located on the Adriatic coast, and the sea here has a shallow depth and in order to swim you have to walk about 150 meters. Such conditions are ideal for families with children and for those who swim poorly (or not at all).
The city has preserved many monuments that date back to the Roman period. Among them is the amphitheater, which was built in the second century BC. In addition, in Durres you can see the walls of the ancient Byzantine city, which have been perfectly preserved to this day.
On top of the Durres hill of the same name, you can see the towering villa of King Ahmet I Zogu, who was the first president of Albania and later its king. Here the ruler spent his free time with his family. The villa itself is located at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level and offers stunning panoramic views from this height. Several decades ago this villa was visited by such famous personalities as Jimmy Carter and Nikita Khrushchev.
Near the city is the famous resort of Durress-Plage, which is distinguished by its warm sea water and picturesque sandy beaches. It is thanks to this place that Durres has become popular with tourists. Getting to the beach is not difficult, buses run regularly from the central part of the city.
A particularly significant attraction of the city is the main mosque of Durres. The building is quite modern, it was built in 1993. It is believed that the temple was built in honor of the former Egyptian ruler. The mosque is made of light stone and is decorated with a very beautiful minaret.
Take a look at the local Archaeological Museum, which began its work in 1951 and now has an impressive collection of exhibits from the Roman, Hellenistic and Greek periods. This is the largest archaeological museum in Albania. Less than 10 years ago, the museum underwent a large-scale reconstruction. You can visit this place every day except Sunday and Monday from 9 am to 3 pm.
Since Durres is a resort town, you can not ignore its embankment. This is the main promenade of the city, but it is worth noting that the place is quite specific. On the one hand, it resembles an ordinary urban area with houses, shops, kiosks, but on the other hand, there is an amazing sea, which saves the situation. Despite everything, locals and tourists are happy to walk along the local promenade.
Durres is one of the most ancient cities in the country, it was founded in 627 BC. Nowadays in the city you can see the contrast of modern buildings with the remains of ancient buildings. From the Greek colonists, an amphitheater remained here, which was built around the second century BC. This ancient building is quite well preserved to this day, and deservedly attracts the attention of foreign tourists.