Phoenice Archaeological Park
Wealthy capital of the ancient Chaonians
Finiq, Vlorë County
Albanian RivieraSarandë
About
Phoenice (Finiq) was the capital of the Chaonians and once the wealthiest city in Epirus, with an acropolis begun in the 5th century BC on a steep hill near Saranda. Here the Treaty of Phoenice ended the First Macedonian War in 205 BC. The site retains fortifications, a theatre, and Byzantine-era basilicas.
Practical info
- Best Season
- April – October
- Typical visit
- 1–2.5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
Phoenice was the capital of the ancient Chaonians and the wealthiest city in Epirus; the 205 BC Treaty of Phoenice signed here ended the First Macedonian War.