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About Durres:

Durrës (also Durazzo ) is a historical city founded by the native Illyrian tribes ancestors of Albanians. You are unlikely to miss the magnificent Roman Amphitheatre and the King Ahmet Zog Palace, both of which stand on a hillside.

Durres is one of the most important harbour towns of Albania, and quite an important industrial center as well.

The city was founded in the 7-th century BC and has been conquered by many invading armies. Although most of these left a few traces in the old town of Durres, the main attraction is the excellent beach near the town.

In the center you will find quite a good Archeological Museum, a Museum of History, and the house of Aleksander Moisiu's family which has been turned into a museum, also you will find the Roman baths and the magnificent amfitheater right behind the mosque.

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