Butrint National Park
Archaeological Site
Vlorë County
Albanian RivieraKsamil
About
Layers of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian ruins in a lush lakeside setting — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992.
Practical info
- Hours
- Daily 08:00 to sunset (Acropolis museum 09:00–19:00)
- Entry Fee
- 1000 LEK (~€10) for foreign visitors
- Best Season
- April – October
- Typical visit
- 1–2.5 hours
- Indoor
Did You Know?
In Virgil's Aeneid the hero Aeneas visits Butrint (ancient Buthrotum), described as a "little Troy" said to have been founded by Trojan refugees; the site became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.