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Amphitheatre of Durrës
Amphitheatre of Durrës
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Amphitheatre of Durrës
Amphitheatre of Durrës is a Roman amphitheater located in the center of the city of Durrës, Albania. It was built in the beginning of the 2nd century AD by emperor Trajan and considered to be the largest amphitheater ever built in the Balkan Peninsula, with a capacity of 20,000 people.
Site Information
Country: Albania
District: Durrës County
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Amphitheatre of Durrës
Date of Submission: 1996
Exact Location
Elevation: 14 m
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