📍 Archaeological📸 Tourist Attraction

Oricum

Albania

4.5 (0)

Overview

Ancient city and archaeological site in Albania. It lies in Albania's western lowlands near the Adriatic–Ionian coast, at its best from late spring through early autumn.

Why visit: Greek and Roman cities — Butrint, Apollonia, Byllis — remarkably intact and rarely crowded.

Things to do

›Walk the excavated streets and theatre
›Read the site interpretation boards
›Photograph the mosaics and columns
›Visit the on-site museum if there is one

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Travel Information

Best time

April – June & September – October (avoid midday heat)

Weather

Mediterranean western lowlands — hot, dry, sunny summers (28–33°C) and mild, wetter winters (8–15°C); the nearby sea stays swimmable from June into October.

Entry fee

Ticketed entry (~₹300 – 800)

Hours

Typically 9 AM – 7 PM in summer, shorter in winter

Est. budget

₹800 – ₹2,500

Duration

2 – 3 hours

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