Port of Durrës, Durrës

Name: Port of Durrës
Address: Durrës, Albania

#14 among attractions in Durrës

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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. The Port is located at the north end of the Bay of Durrës, an extensive body of water between Kalaja e Turrës and Cape Durrës. Cape Durrës is located approximately 1.6 kilometres west of the Port of Durrës. ()

Local name: Porti i Durrësit Opened: VII century B.C.Coordinates: 41°18'35"N, 19°27'26"E

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Durrës Albania

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

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

0.7 miW
Remains of a Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Durrës
17 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 miW
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...
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, Durrës
17 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...
0.7 miW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Durrës, Durrës
17 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.
0.6 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Fatih Mosque, Durrës
16 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...
0.9 miW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Durrës Archaeological Museum, Durrës
23 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.
0.6 miW
41°18'39"N • 19°26'46"E
Alexander Moissi Museum House, Durrës
15 min walk • Museum
0.4 miW
41°18'39"N • 19°26'56"E
Saint Asti and Saint Paul Orthodox Church, Durrës
12 min walk • Church
0.6 miW
41°18'46"N • 19°26'46"E
Municipality, Durrës
16 min walk • City hall
1.2 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës
31 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.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës, Durrës
32 min walk • Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës, also Aleksandër Moisiu University or University of Durrës, is the newest public academic institution of the Republic of Albania. The University is located in the ancient city of Durrës. The university was founded on 20 December 2005 by the Albanian Government.

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Which popular attractions are close to Port of Durrës?

Nearby attractions include Saint Asti and Saint Paul Orthodox Church, Durrës (12 min walk), Durrës Castle, Durrës (14 min walk), Alexander Moissi Museum House, Durrës (15 min walk), Fatih Mosque, Durrës (16 min walk).

How to get to Port of Durrës by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port of Durrës:

Train

Durrës (15 min walk)
Shkozet (30 min walk)

Bus

Stacioni I Autobuzave. (16 min walk)