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Heritage of Albania

Three UNESCO World Heritage sites, thousands of years of archaeology, medieval castles and a tapestry of mosques, churches and monasteries.

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Ancient Albania

Archaeological sites

Medieval

Castles & fortresses

Sacred places

Religious monuments

Curated itineraries

Historical routes

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Via Egnatia — Roman road across Albania

Trace the ancient Roman highway from Durrës inland through Elbasan toward Macedonia. Apollonia, Bylis, Roman bridges.

DurrësApolloniaBeratElbasan
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UNESCO trail — Butrint, Berat, Gjirokastër

Albania's three UNESCO World Heritage gems in one 5-day journey through the south.

ButrintSarandëGjirokastërBerat
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Ottoman cities trail

Stone-roofed houses, bazaars and old mosques across the south's Ottoman-era towns.

BeratGjirokastërKrujë
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Illyrian heritage trail

Pre-Roman fortifications, ancient theatres and Illyrian capitals from north to south.

ShkodërApolloniaBylisAntigonea
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Top 10 UNESCO sites

Ranked World Heritage destinations.

Top 10 castles

The most spectacular fortresses to visit.

History & culture

Albania across the eras — Illyrian to modern.