All Archaeological Heritage in Albania

Having a rich history with the Greek, Romans, and Ottomans, Albania is full of historical places and archaeological remains from those different eras.

Here is a list of archaeological heritage sites in Saranda and other nearby places in the south of Albania. Click on a listing for a full description, photos, location and how to get there, opening times, entrance fees and other practical information.

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View over Saranda

Monastery Of 40 Saints

Saranda

From Saranda: 1.59 km
Mon
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
About The Monastery Of 40 Saints The monastery was built in the 6th century AD as an important Byzantine pilgrimage Read more...
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Butrint National Park

Butrint National Park

Butrint

From Saranda: 14.09 km
Mon
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Butrint National Park is the most famous attraction in the south of Albania and the UNESCO World Heritage site Read more...
Archaeological Heritage
Fortification Wall of Onhezmus

Fortification Wall of Onhezmus

Saranda

From Saranda: 0.32 km
Ancient Onhezmus (nowadays Saranda) was a fortified town, but the fortification walls have either been destroyed or didn’t survive the Read more...
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Settlement of Karos (Qeparo)

Settlement Of Karos

Qeparo

From Saranda: 27.01 km
About The Settlement Of Karos The settlement of Karos consists of the ruins of a fortified settlement of a community Read more...
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Hadrianopolis Archaeological Site

Hadrianopolis

Dropull

From Saranda: 23.47 km
Mon
Open 24 hours
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About Hadrianopolis The archaeological site of Hadrianopolis is what was once a town in the ancient Epirus and was founded Read more...
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Paleokastra Castle

Paleokastra Castle

Paleokastra

From Saranda: 33.51 km
Mon
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
About Paleokastra Castle Paleokastra literally means old castle and the building of the fortification dates back to the 4th century Read more...
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Stone Of The City in Përmet

Stone Of The City Përmet

Përmet

From Saranda: 50.26 km
Mon
Open 24 hours
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When visiting Përmet, you can’t miss the big rock that is prominently located at the Vjosa riverfront. Also called the Read more...
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Synagogue Complex

Synagogue Complex

Saranda

From Saranda: 0.47 km
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Open 24 hours
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The ruins in the center of Saranda are the archaeological excavations of a synagogue and basilica. Here’s everything you need Read more...
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Archaeological Park of Antigonea

Archaeological Park Of Antigonea

Gjirokastra

From Saranda: 30.39 km
Mon
Closed
Tue
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
About Antigonea Antiqonea was a city in Chaonia in the ancient Greek Epirus. The city dates back to the 3rd Read more...
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Entrance Gate of Onhezmus

Entrance Gate of Onhezmus

Saranda

From Saranda: 0.25 km
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours
Ancient Onhezmus (nowadays Saranda) was a fortified town, but the fortification walls have either been destroyed or didn’t survive the Read more...