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Durrës Amphitheatre

Roman Colosseum of the Balkans

Durrës

About

Largest Roman amphitheatre in the Balkans, once seating 20,000, with Byzantine chapel mosaics.

Practical info

Entry Fee
~300 LEK (~€3), ticket also covers the nearby Archaeological Museum
Best Season
April – October
Typical visit
1–2.5 hours
  • Outdoor

Did You Know?

Built in the 2nd century AD and only rediscovered in 1966, the Amphitheatre of Durrës is the largest Roman amphitheatre ever built in the Balkans, once seating about 20,000 people.