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NAME
Butrint
COUNTRY
Albania
ADDRESS
Vlorë County, Albania

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About Butrint
It is an old city located in Vlore County of Albania. It was resided by Greeks, and later on Romans. The city was abandoned in the Middle Ages following a major earthquake. The site is located just 14 kilometers away from Sarande and is very close to the Greek border. It is situated on a hill and is included in the regions of Butrint National Park. It became a World Heritage site in 1992 and became an endangered site in 1997.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Butrint

  • It is the biggest archaeological site all over Albania. It was discovered by Italian archaeologist Luigi Maria Ugolini when Albania was ruled by Italy.
  • Butrint has witnessed many wars and changes in rulers, not only in Middle Ages but also in the Modern Ages including conflict between Normans and Venetians. It was inhabited by Greeks since 900s BC while ruled by Romans until the mid 2nd century then by Christians and Roman Catholics.
  • The site was subject to looting, lack of conservation, protection, and management which threatened the identity of the site. Many artifacts of the site were destroyed due to vandalism and theft.
  • The site is a collection of many important monuments which are regularly visited by tourists as an archaeological city. The site is located very near to the Ionian Sea and its beautiful beaches. So the tourist can take the benefit of gaining some knowledge of history as well as spending some memorable time at the beaches.
    The site is a collection of many important monuments which are regularly visited by tourists as an archaeological city. The site is located very near
  • As the site is located in between the Butrint National Park, most of the travelers are astonished by its beautiful location and surrounding trees.
    As the site is located in between the Butrint National Park, most of the travelers are astonished by its beautiful location and surrounding trees.
  • The hill gives travelers an opportunity to see the view of the surrounding areas. There is also a castle at the hilltop where a museum is also located. The travelers can gain important information about the history of the place.
    The hill gives travelers an opportunity to see the view of the surrounding areas. There is also a castle at the hilltop where a museum is also located
  • The place was featured in the poem "Aeneid" by Virgil.

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