National Archaeological Museum — Attraction in Bashkia Durrës

The Durrës Archaeological Museum in Durrës, Albania, established in 1951, is the largest archaeological museum in the country. The museum is located near the beach and north of the museum are the 6th-century Byzantinewalls, constructed after the Visigoth invasion of 481. The 1997 rebellion in Albania saw the museum seriously damaged and looted. Archaeological Museum of Durrës Muzeu Arkeologjik i Durrësit Collection The bulk of the museum consists of 3204 artifacts found in the nearby ancient site of Dyrrhachium and includes an extensive collection from the Ancient Greek, Hellenisticand Roman periods. Items of major note include Roman funeral steles and stone sarcophagi and a collection of miniature busts of Venus, testament to the time when Durrës was a centre of worship of...

One of the most visited museums in the country, the Archaeological Museum in the ancient coastal city of Durrës is a comprehensive introduction to Albania’s rich history throughout the millennia.

The largest museum in the country, the Durrës Archaeological Museum holds some of the most treasured prehistoric and ancient objects in the history of Albania. It is situated by the seaside promenade, the museum offers a journey through the rich history of this very important city by the sea as well as the entire country.

Currently is undergoing...

Great collection, well displayed and with info in English and Albanian. Helpful staff too.

Only the ground floor of the splendid new building is currently populated, with Illyrian, Byzantine, Hellenic, Archaic and Roman artefacts. The lady on the desk told me that the upper two stories will be opened as they are filled with medieval stuff and more of the same.

Obviously, don't miss the splendid amphitheatre, Turkish wall, and underwhelming Forum while...