📍 Castle📸 Tourist Attraction

Venetian Acropolis Castle

Sarandë municipality, Albania

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Overview

Reconstructed castle in Butrint. It sits inland in Albania, most comfortable to visit in spring and autumn.

Why visit: Hilltop citadels — many Illyrian in origin, rebuilt by Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans — with commanding views.

Things to do

›Walk the ramparts
›Take in the view over the valley or sea
›Explore the inner citadel
›Learn the fortress's Ottoman and Illyrian history

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Travel Information

Best time

April – October (clear views from the walls)

Weather

Continental interior — hot summers (28–35°C) and cold winters (0–10°C) with heavy winter rain and snow on higher ground; spring and autumn are the most comfortable.

Entry fee

Small entry (~₹200 – 500)

Hours

Typically 9 AM – 6 PM (shorter in winter)

Est. budget

₹600 – ₹2,000

Duration

1 – 2 hours

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