Royal Villa of Durrës, Durrës

Name: Royal Villa of Durrës
Address: Durrës, Albania

#9 among attractions in Durrës

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The Royal Villa of Durrës, commonly known as Zog's Villa of Durrës, is a historical building in the city of Durrës, Albania. It served as the summer residence of King Zog. ()

Local name: Vila e Mbretërore e Durrësit Completed: 1937 (87 years ago)Demolished: 1997Coordinates: 41°18'53"N, 19°26'19"E

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Durrës Albania

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Royal Villa of Durrës – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amphitheater, Durrës Castle, Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, Great Mosque of Durrës.

~1950 ftSE
Remains of a Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Durrës
10 min walk • The Amphitheater of Durrës, nestled in the heart of the coastal city in Albania, stands as a monumental relic of the ancient world. This impressive structure, dating back to the 2nd century AD, is one of the largest amphitheaters ever built in the Balkan Peninsula...
0.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Durrës Castle, Durrës
14 min walk • Durrës Castle, a historic fortress in the heart of Durrës, Albania, stands as a testament to the city's ancient and medieval past. Originating in the Byzantine period, the castle has seen numerous modifications and expansions over the centuries, reflecting the...
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, Durrës
11 min walk • The Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Durrës, one of Albania's oldest and most historically significant cities. This prestigious venue, named after the renowned Albanian actor Aleksandër Moisiu, who was a prominent figure in...
~1940 ftE
Mosque
Great Mosque of Durrës, Durrës
10 min walk • The Great Mosque of Durrës, also known as the Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque, is a historic religious edifice in the coastal city of Durrës, Albania. This mosque stands as a testament to the city's long history and its Ottoman past.
0.4 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Fatih Mosque, Durrës
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Durrës, one of Albania's oldest and most historic cities, stands the venerable Fatih Mosque — a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and its Ottoman past. This mosque, an emblem of Islamic architecture and spirituality, has been a...
~1250 ftS
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Durrës Archaeological Museum, Durrës
7 min walk • The Durrës Archaeological Museum in Durrës, Albania, established in 1951, is the largest archaeological museum in the country. The museum is located near the beach and north of the museum are the 6th-century Byzantine walls, constructed after the Visigoth invasion of 481.
0.5 miSE
41°18'39"N • 19°26'46"E
Alexander Moissi Museum House, Durrës
12 min walk • Museum
0.6 miSE
41°18'39"N • 19°26'56"E
Saint Asti and Saint Paul Orthodox Church, Durrës
16 min walk • Church
1 miE
Harbor
Port of Durrës, Durrës
26 min walk • The Port of Durrës is the largest seaport of Albania. The port is situated in the city of Durrës. It is an artificial basin that is formed between two moles, with a west-northwesterly oriented entrance approximately 183 metres wide as it passes between the ends of the moles.
0.4 miE
41°18'46"N • 19°26'46"E
Municipality, Durrës
11 min walk • City hall
1 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës
25 min walk • The Niko Dovana Stadium, officially Stadiumi "Niko Dovana", is a multi-use stadium located in Durrës, Albania. It is the home ground of Teuta. The capacity is 12,040, making it the fifth largest ground in the country. It was renamed in 1991 in honour of former Teuta goalkeeper and financier Niko Dovana.

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Which popular attractions are close to Royal Villa of Durrës?

Nearby attractions include Durrës Archaeological Museum, Durrës (7 min walk), Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës, Durrës (7 min walk), Great Mosque of Durrës, Durrës (10 min walk), Amphitheater, Durrës (10 min walk).

How to get to Royal Villa of Durrës by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Villa of Durrës:

Bus

Stacioni I Autobuzave. (21 min walk)

Train

Durrës (23 min walk)