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Archaeology
The Ancient Theatre & Sanctuary of Asclepius
Butrint · Albanian Riviera
QUICK INFORMATION
- CATEGORY
- Archaeology
- COUNTRY
- Albania
- REGION
- Butrint · Albanian Riviera
- DURATION
- Half–full day
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
The theatre is Butrint’s heart: a Greek auditorium carved into the hillside in the 2nd century BC, its seats and stage wall still standing among the trees. The surrounding walls carry inscriptions recording slaves freed in honour of Asclepius — evidence of the healing sanctuary that drew pilgrims across the ancient world and built the city’s early wealth. Excavated from metres of soil beginning in 1928, it remains the most atmospheric ruin on the Albanian coast.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
What you’ll experience
THE EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL
What it’s really like
HIGHLIGHTS
Moments worth savouring
WHAT TO EXPECT
Good to know before you go
MAP & LOCATION
The Ancient Theatre & Sanctuary of Asclepius
The Ancient Theatre & Sanctuary of Asclepius, Butrint, Albanian Riviera, Albania
39.7480, 20.0200
MORE EXPERIENCES
More to do in Butrint
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FOOD & DRINK
Where to eat nearby
Fish tavernas on the Butrint lake shore near the park — lagoon mussels, grilled fish and lake views at the water’s edge.
Mussel houses toward Ksamil — the Butrint lagoon’s signature dish grilled or steamed, a short ride from the park gate.
HOTELS & STAYS
Where to stay nearby
No hotels inside the park — base yourself in Ksamil (20 minutes by bus) for beaches and tavernas around the visits.
Sarandë works equally well — the frequent Butrint bus makes the park an easy half-day from the promenade.
ITINERARIES
Day-by-day routes
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