Amantia Archaeological Park
Illyrian city with a Hellenistic stadium
Ploçë, Vlorë County
Albanian RivieraVlorë
About
Amantia was the main settlement of the Illyrian Amantes, with massive walls built before the end of the 4th century BC near the village of Ploçë. Its best-preserved monument is a Hellenistic stadium from the 3rd century BC that could seat around 4,000 spectators. It was declared an archaeological park in 2003.
Practical info
- Best Season
- April – October
- Typical visit
- 1–2.5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
Amantia preserves a 3rd-century-BC stadium that is among the best-preserved in the Balkans, with stone seating that could hold roughly 4,000 spectators.