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Rare surviving 19th-century urban house in Durrës, associated with actor Aleksandër Moisiu. It has functioned as a house-museum and ethnographic museum, with displays on local daily life, folk clothing, household objects and Moisiu's life and career.
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Xhamia Fatih
Built in 1503 during the Ottoman period and named after Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, known as Fatih. It is one of the oldest mosques in Albania. The mosque has suffered damage from earthquakes and wars but has been restored several times, and its minaret and design represent classical Ottoman religious architecture.
Rotonda, Kalaja
Circular defensive tower in the city centre, built in the 16th century and associated with the Venetian fortifications of Durrës. Visitors can climb steep stairs to the top and see a multimedia presentation projected inside the dome.
Roots of Durrës: Folk Traditions Festival
Folk traditions festival that has brought international folklore ensembles to perform in Durrës, including at the ancient amphitheatre. Confirm whether a current edition is scheduled before travelling.
Durrës International Film Festival
International film festival founded in 2008 and historically held in Durrës, including at the amphitheatre and other cultural venues. Recent regular editions could not be confirmed, so do not rely on old official websites.
Path of Doors, Shtegu i Dyerve të Vjetra
Heritage walking route through old Durrës focused on historic doors, family houses, courtyards and urban memory. Stops include old family houses and historic residences such as Villa Tedeschini, as well as streets around the older parts of the city.
Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës
The largest Roman amphitheatre in the Balkans and the best-known ancient monument in Durrës. It includes restored iconography, underground passages below the seating area and a central grassy arena. It is one of the most important places for understanding the Roman layer of ancient Dyrrhachium.