Butrint (archaeological site)

Discover ancient ruins with Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian influences, featuring a Roman theatre, basilica, and city walls in a lush, wooded setting.

Butrint, near the Ionian coast and the Greek border, is one of Albania’s most important archaeological sites. Occupied from prehistoric times onwards, the city bears traces of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian rule, all within a richly wooded setting. Its principal remains include a Roman theatre, a basilica and substantial stretches of city wall. The site conveys both the strategic importance of Butrint and the variety of cultures that shaped it.