Le mercredi, 13 juillet 2022, 22.27:35 h CEST Martin a écrit : > Thanks for all the hints! > > On 2022-07-13 17:36, Ben Hutchings wrote: > > If you're arriving by ferry, there is a foot bridge from the ferry > > terminal to the bus station that will be on your right as you exit the > > terminal. No need for a taxi there. > > Between ferry (8:45) and bus (14:00) there is hopefully enough time to > see https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/307287831 > (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphitheatre_of_Durrës) *and* have a > breakfast :-)
Mandatory warning: We only spent a day and a half in Durrës. The amphitheatre is pretty broken up, and although the 200 ALL (Albanian Lek) we paid each are not a steal, we were left unimpressed; it probably was an impressive place, but it's mostly in rumbles now. Now, positive suggestions :-) If you're not afraid by a steep walk, the viewpoint (although also broken up) provides a nice view of the city, in all its contrasts: https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5671367409 In our super-limited experience, if you want to see in the quickest glimpse what Durrës has to offer; follow that path: https://bikerouter.de/#map=16/41.3132/19.4505/standard,route-quality&lonlats=19.454663,41.31613;19.449427,41.317255;19.445736,41.314773;19.44593,41.313572;19.444256,41.311686;19.446498,41.309676;19.439278,41.310369&profile=hiking-beta , aka: * Use the pedestrian bridge across the large street. That brings you onto the bus (and train) station "lot". It's a lively, intense mess, full of helpful locals (with varying levels of english fluency) * Cross it * Follow Rruga Kristaq Rama, then Bulevard Dyrrah, turn onto Rruga Fetah Bllaca * Enjoy the Roman Market and Therms (in unimpressive shape :-( ) * Reach the main plaza, Sheshi Iliria; admire the two fountains, the beautiful Mosque * Climb the stairs to reach the top of the Amphitheater, go around it, enjoy the views (really, the only thing worth seeing after paying the entry is a small christian mosaic) * pass under the arch to reach Rruga Kont Urani, get back down towards the seaside (or turn right to go _UP_ to the viewpoint) * skip the Venetian Tower, it was under scaffolding last week * stroll along the beach, find a shadowed bar/restaurant with a view on the see, or return along Bulevard Epidam towards Sheshi Iliria. Get to the "bus station" about 15-20 minutes before your bus ride to make sure you find the bus, and secure a seat. Enjoy, and see you in Prizren, hopefully!
