Top archaeological sites in Albania

Our editor-picked shortlist — built from years of travel notes across Albania.

1. Butrint

Greek-Roman-Venetian-Ottoman layers.

2. Apollonia

Vast Greek-Roman city near Fier.

3. Antigonea

Hilltop ruins above Gjirokastër.

4. Durrës Amphitheatre

Roman, in the city centre.

5. Bylis

Hilltop Greek city near Mallakastër.

6. Phoenice

Greek city near Sarandë.