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Butrint Heritage Centre A Journey Through Ancient Albania

#mytraveldiary Butrint Heritage Centre, located in Butrint, Vlorë County, Albania, is a remarkable archaeological site that transports visitors through thousands of years of history. Nestled in a lush natural setting near the Albanian Riviera, the site preserves ruins from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, offering a rich tapestry of cultural heritage. Walking among ancient theaters, city walls, temples, and mosaics, visitors can imagine the lives of past civilizations that once thrived here. The surrounding wetlands and forests add a serene and picturesque backdrop to the historical exploration, making it both educational and visually stunning. Guided tours and informative displays provide context to the remarkable findings, enhancing the experience. Butrint Heritage Centre is a captivating destination that combines history, culture, and natural beauty, making it an essential visit for travelers exploring Vlorë province in southern Albania.
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#tripaway Butrint is strategically located in the eastern part of the Strait of Corfu in the extreme south of the country. It sprawls across a peninsula that is surrounded by Lake Butrint and Vivari Channel. The channel connects the lake to the Ionian Sea through a narrow sandy bar. Located in the direct proximity to the sea, the park experiences mild mediterranean climate. This means that the winters are mild and the summers are hot and dry. The archaeological heritage of Butrint is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country, containing different artefacts and structures, dating from the Iron Age up to the Middle Ages. Numerous monuments are still extant including the city walls, a late-antique baptistery, a great basilica, Roman theater and two castles. The ancient city is situated within a natural woodland with a complex ecosystems which depends on the nearby lake and channel. Nevertheless, it is this combination of cultural monuments and natural environment which makes Butrint such a unique place. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the park as Category II. In 1992, the archaeological site joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The lagoon has been further recognized as a wetland of international importance by designation under the Ramsar Convention. Nevertheless, Lake Butrint is an Important Bird and Plant Area, because it abundant to significant bird and plant species of international importance. #visitalbania #beautifulalbania #tripaway

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