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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Butrint
From Saranda: 14.09 km
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The Butrint National Park is the most famous attraction in the south of Albania and the UNESCO World Heritage site Read more...
Saranda
From Saranda: 1.59 km
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About The Monastery Of 40 Saints The monastery was built in the 6th century AD as an important Byzantine pilgrimage Read more...
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...
Mesopotam
From Saranda: 9.14 km
About The Saint Nicholas Monastery Church In Mesopotam Just outside the village of Mesopotam there is the Saint Nicholas Monastery, Read more...
Finiq
From Saranda: 6.53 km
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About Phoenice The Phoenice Archaeological Park (Parku Arkeologjik Finiq) is an archaeological excavation of an ancient greek city located next Read more...
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...
Saranda
From Saranda: 0.47 km
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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...
Saranda
From Saranda: 0.25 km
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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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