Durrës is the second largest city of Albania and is central on the coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania.
Durrës is at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari (300 km or 186 mi away) and Brindisi (200 km or 124 mi away). Durrës is home to Albania's main port, the Port of Durrës, and to the newest public university, the Aleksandër Moisiu University. The population at the 2011 census was 113,249. The metropolitan area has a population of 265,330. Moreover, it is the starting point of Pan-European Corridor VIII and national roads SH2 and SH4.
Founded in the 7th century BC by Greek colonists from Corinth and Corcyra under the name Epidamnos, it has been continuously inhabited for 2,700 years and is one of the oldest cities in Albania. Durrës served as Albania's national capital from 7 March 1914 until 11 February 1920 during the reign of William of Albania in Principality of Albania.
Durrës Pista
Ancient Greek coin of Dyrrachium. Obv. Cow feeding a calf. Rev. Two stylized thunders of Zeus with the letters ΔΥΡ (DYR).
Durrës Amphitheatre
The Beauty of Durrës
Durrës in 1573
Venetian Tower of Durrës, part of Durrës Castle
Durrës Ancient City Wall Entrance
Royal Palace of Durrës.
William, Prince of Albania and his wife Princess Sophie of Albania arriving in Durrës, the capital of Albania on 7 March 1914.
Golem beach south of Durres
Port of Durres
Panorama of the Durrës seaside and its Pista
Panorama of Durrës Amphitheatre
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