ALBANIA // Ancient Greeks and Romans both left their mark on Butrint, a fortified trading city and subsequent Byzantine ecclesiastical centre that now lies in hugely atmospheric ruins, secluded in a verdant forest at the heart of a national park on Albania's lonian coast. The remains of an acropolis, a 3rd-century-BC Greek theatre, a grand Roman villa, and public baths decorated with geometric mosaics are just some of the crumbling gems you'll encounter here. The relief of a lion kiling a bull on one of the ancient stone gates is redolent of the long-gone assallants from Butrint's history. Tranquil Lake Butrint makes a perted backdrop to the archaeological site.

Is Butrint worth visiting?

The coexistence of nature and historical structures makes this place more unique and worth visiting. We guarantee that Butrint National Park history buffs will be spoiled for choice here – there's so much to see and explore there that we'll cover in full detail below.

What does the name Butrint mean?

So Butrint originally meant cattle farm or cattle farm. June 21, 1401 A.H.

How old is Butrint, Albania?

It is a very rare combination of archeology and nature. The property is a microcosm of Mediterranean history, with occupation dating back 50,000 BC, at its earliest evidence, to the 19th century AD.

How long to spend in Butrint?

Allow at least two hours to explore. Although the site was inhabited long ago, the Greeks from Corfu settled on the hill at Buthrotum in the 6th century BC. Within a century Butrint became a fortified trading city with an acropolis.

Can you walk from Ksamil to Butrint?

Kesamil to Butrint on foot (summary)
You can walk from Ksamil to Butrint, the distance is only about 4 km, so it takes less than 1 hour to walk there. Keep in mind that once you arrive, you will have another 1-2 hours to explore Butrint National Park on foot.