About
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint has been the site of a Greek colony, a Roman city and a bishopric. Following a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, then a brief occupation by the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after marshes formed in the area. The present archaeological site is a repository of ruins representing each period in the city’s development.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
Apr 1-Oct 31: open 08:30, last entry 18:00, close 20:00. Nov 1-Mar 31: open 09:00, last entry 15:00, close 17:30.
Admission
- Adults
- 1,000 ALL
- · Online group tariff is 800 ALL for groups of 10+. Online tickets are valid for 1 month and are non-refundable.
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Safety
- Bring water and sun protection in warm months; the archaeological circuit is exposed and involves significant walking.
- Watch out for
- Use the official online ticket page or on-site ticket office pricing. Third-party resale markups may be misleading.
Tags
In my guides
Where Butrint comes up in my writing.
More near here
Other pins within walking distance of Butrint.
Planning Sarandë
The rest of my Sarandë saves, on the city's planning pages.