Durres 2 Hours Walking Tour
ID: GYG810768-1292482
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Country: Albania
Country: Albania
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Tour Guide, Artan Kacani. With 10 years of experience, I am specialized in Urban Planning, Architecture and Environmental Studies. Let's explore Durres together!
HISTORIC CITY TOUR - Durrës On this tour, we’ll explore the history of Durres, starting with the newest fort, the Ottoman fortress from 1501. We’ll begin at Torra Veneziane to learn about the city’s seafront history. Then, we’ll see the ancient walls of Emperor Anastas in the Kala neighborhood. Along Epidamn Boulevard, we’ll see how the city developed, leading to the construction of the Port and City Square in the 1930s. We’ll also visit religious buildings in the castle area, discussing their past and present roles in the community. Finally, we’ll explore the Amphitheater of Durres, its surrounding houses, and the history of excavations there, from the earliest discoveries to current plans for research and preservation. The places we’ll visit during the tour include: Venetian Tower , Durrës Fortifications, The Church of Apostle Paul and Saint Asti, Orthodox Church, Durrës Hamam, Bulevardi Epidamn, Traditional architecture, Fatih Mosque, Durrës Amphitheatre, Santa Lucia Catholic Church, Sheshi Liria - Town Square, Durrës City Hall, Great Mosque of Durrës. Through this tour, you’ll delve into the city’s history spanning from the 20th century back to antiquity.
HISTORIC CITY TOUR - Durrës On this tour, we’ll explore the history of Durres, starting with the newest fort, the Ottoman fortress from 1501. We’ll begin at Torra Veneziane to learn about the city’s seafront history. Then, we’ll see the ancient walls of Emperor Anastas in the Kala neighborhood. Along Epidamn Boulevard, we’ll see how the city developed, leading to the construction of the Port and City Square in the 1930s. We’ll also visit religious buildings in the castle area, discussing their past and present roles in the community. Finally, we’ll explore the Amphitheater of Durres, its surrounding houses, and the history of excavations there, from the earliest discoveries to current plans for research and preservation. The places we’ll visit during the tour include: Venetian Tower , Durrës Fortifications, The Church of Apostle Paul and Saint Asti, Orthodox Church, Durrës Hamam, Bulevardi Epidamn, Traditional architecture, Fatih Mosque, Durrës Amphitheatre, Santa Lucia Catholic Church, Sheshi Liria - Town Square, Durrës City Hall, Great Mosque of Durrës. Through this tour, you’ll delve into the city’s history spanning from the 20th century back to antiquity.
Highlights
- Cultural City Tour.
- The history of Durres.
- Walking through amazing Durres and making new friends.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Some of the historical buildings have entrance fees, if you wish to enter these buildings, you can buy tickets at the counters.
At the Venetian Tower.
At the Venetian Tower.
INCLUDED
- This tour includes a guide.
NOT INCLUDED
- We will see some of the most important buildings of the city of Durres, some of them if you want to see from the inside you can pay the entrance at the door.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.