Butrint national park is both a wildlife reserve and archeological site. The construction of Butrint started in the 4th century B.C. with the creation of a sanctuary dedicated to the healing god, Asclepius. In the 3rd century, Romans occupied the land and the sanctuary quickly grew to power and importance under the Roman Empire. The existing remains contain buildings from Roman, Hellenic, and Venetian times including an old Roman amphitheatre and baths and a rebuilt Venetian fortress. This quick stop would be our last in Albania before catching the ferry to Corfu, Greece!
Pic 1 - Basilica Pic 2 - Roman Amphitheater
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