Durres Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum, inaugurated on April 13, 2002, based on the materials of the First Archaeological Museum, opened on March 13, 1951. In the museum, we see about 2,000 archaeological objects emerging from the city's underground. The exhibition is organized in three pavilions according to historical periods, but only the first one is in function at the moment. On the first floor, we can trace the history of the town in the archaic, classical, and Illyrian period until the 1st century BC. to continue with the topographical, economic, political, and cultural development of Durres in the Roman period. At the entrance of the left-wing, we observe the Illyrian and ancient Greek periods in its three phases. In the frontal area, beyond the archaeological finds of considerable size that are located in the center of the museum, the Roman period begins.

Venetian Tower of Durres

After being acquainted with the Archaeological Museum for about 30-40 min, we will drive and walk partially up the hill to the highest rooftop of one of the Castle towers, from where we can have a fantastic view of all the city and up view of the castle walls and amphitheater. You will learn about the ancient city of Epydamnos/Dyrrah and its influences. After this introduction, we will visit first the Amphitheater and then the other attractions within or outside the castle walls.