First published: 27/06/25.

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L'amphitheatre de Durres

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L'amphitheatre de Durres by Twobaconsandaboston

We stayed in Duress for a week in early June 2025 and took the opportunity to visit this TWHS site.  I have noted the other reviews and sadly the site remains the same and probably has deteriorated further.  The site is central in the city of Duress and the urban sprawl surrounds the site, which I would say if excavated further perhaps would uncover considerably more of the Ampitheatre itself.  This may or may not include artifacts or other mosaics.  There is one notable mosaic in the ruins which is open to viewing.  Cost of entry to the site is 300 LEK, which is very reasonable. 

The site does not appear to be well kept with rubbish strewn throughout the site.  Relevant areas within the site though does have information panels to describe some of the more notable areas / structures within the Ampitheatre.  It is noted that in 1991, that its WHS was declined, although it was of great significance to Duress and Albania itself.  For this significance to remain, some investment is needed to maintain and preserve this site. I cannot see this site being inscribed in its current state, albeit it was nice to wander around the site and visit.     

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