Amphitheatre - Durrës, Albania
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Arne1
N 41° 18.730 E 019° 26.700
34T E 369839 N 4574577
Ancient roman amphiteatre in Albania
Waymark Code: WMM2QP
Location: Albania
Date Posted: 07/10/2014
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The Durrës Amphitheatre is a large Roman amphitheatre in the city of Durrës, Albania. Built in the 2nd century AD during Roman Emperor Trajan's rule, it is located in the centre of the city and is only half unearthed. The Durrës Amphitheatre is one of the largest amphitheatres in the Balkan peninsula, once having a capacity of 20,000 people, and has no analogs in Albania. It was discovered in the late 1900s and today has become a popular tourist attraction. Durrës Amphitheatre is a World Heritage candidate.
Type of Amphitheater: Ancient Amphitheater
Amphitheater Website: Not listed
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