Butrint
A UNESCO ancient city in a lagoon forest, from Greek to Venetian times.
Near KsamilGo early
What to see
What to see in Albania
Ancient cities and castles worth crossing the country for.
Berat Castle
A lived-in castle with old churches and views over the town of a thousand windows.
BeratSteep walk
Gjirokastër Castle
A huge hilltop fortress over a stone-roofed UNESCO town.
Gjirokastër
Rozafa Castle
Hilltop fortress above Shkodër, with views over the lake and rivers.
ShkodërSunset
Apollonia
Ruins of an ancient Greek city on a hill near Fier.
Near FierHalf day
Opening hours and tickets change by season; check locally before you go. Photos: Wikimedia Commons.