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Hi, I am Artan Kacani. With 10 years of experience, I am specialized in Urban Planning, Architecture and Environmental Studies. Let's explore Durres together! Our values: we suggest and promote cultural diversity/walking/local production and low impact on the environment and traffic.
HISTORIC CITY TOUR - Durrës On this tour, we’ll explore the history of Durres, starting with the newest fort, the Ottoman fortress from 1501. We’ll begin at Torra Veneziane to learn about the city’s seafront history. Then, we’ll see the ancient walls of Emperor Anastas in the Kala neighborhood. Along Epidamn Boulevard, we’ll see how the city developed, leading to the construction of the Port and City Square in the 1930s. We’ll also visit religious buildings in the castle area, discussing their past and present roles in the community. Finally, we’ll explore the Amphitheater of Durres, its surrounding houses, and the history of excavations there, from the earliest discoveries to current plans for research and preservation. The places we’ll visit during the tour include: Venetian Tower , Durrës Fortifications, The Church of Apostle Paul and Saint Asti, Orthodox Church, Durrës Hamam, Bulevardi Epidamn, Traditional architecture, Fatih Mosque, Durrës Amphitheatre, Santa Lucia Catholic Church, Sheshi Liria - Town Square, Durrës City Hall, Great Mosque of Durrës. Through this tour, you’ll delve into the city’s history spanning from the 20th century back to antiquity.
Sarò nella parte occidentale della Torre Veneziana, accanto a un memoriale di un soldato, con la maglietta Urban Discoveries - Tours
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
