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

Explore Butrint National Park. Discover the Roman theater, Lion Gate, and ancient ruins of this UNESCO site. Plan your historic Albania trip today.
Visit Berat for its iconic Ottoman houses, the historic Kalaja castle, and local wine tastings. Discover why this UNESCO site is a must-see in Albania for 2026.
Explore Gjirokastër. Visit the hilltop castle, walk the Old Bazaar, and tour Skenduli House. Discover Ottoman history and stone architecture in Albania today.
Archaeological sites

Explore Butrint National Park. Discover the Roman theater, Lion Gate, and ancient ruins of this UNESCO site. Plan your historic Albania trip today.

Visit the Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës. Explore ancient mosaics, underground galleries, and Balkan history in this coastal city. Plan your 2026 adventure now.

Explore Apollonia's ancient ruins, the iconic Bouleuterion, and the medieval St. Mary Monastery. Discover Albania's rich Greek and Roman history in one site.
Castles & fortresses
Explore Krujë Castle's Skanderbeg Museum, its vibrant Old Bazaar, and panoramic mountain views. Discover the heart of Albanian history and culture today.
Visit Berat for its iconic Ottoman houses, the historic Kalaja castle, and local wine tastings. Discover why this UNESCO site is a must-see in Albania for 2026.
Explore Gjirokastër. Visit the hilltop castle, walk the Old Bazaar, and tour Skenduli House. Discover Ottoman history and stone architecture in Albania today.

Explore Krujë's historic bazaar, the iconic castle, and the Skanderbeg Museum. Discover Albania's rich heritage and panoramic mountain views on your next trip.

Explore Shkodër's rich history at Rozafa Castle, walk the vibrant Marubi Museum, and enjoy Lake Shkodër views. Plan your perfect Northern Albania trip today.
Religious monuments
Historical routes
Via Egnatia — Roman road across Albania
Trace the ancient Roman highway from Durrës inland through Elbasan toward Macedonia. Apollonia, Bylis, Roman bridges.
UNESCO trail — Butrint, Berat, Gjirokastër
Albania's three UNESCO World Heritage gems in one 5-day journey through the south.
Ottoman cities trail
Stone-roofed houses, bazaars and old mosques across the south's Ottoman-era towns.
Illyrian heritage trail
Pre-Roman fortifications, ancient theatres and Illyrian capitals from north to south.
Ranked World Heritage destinations.
The most spectacular fortresses to visit.
Albania across the eras — Illyrian to modern.