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As such Butrint was located near the southern border of the newly established Albanian state in a largely Greek-speaking territory. [44] The local Greek population was enraged and created an Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus , for six months, before it was reluctantly ceded to Albania, with peace assured by Italian peacekeeping force until ...
The Baptistery of Butrint (Albanian: Pagëzuesi i Butrintit), is an archeological site in Vlorë County, Albania and part of the Butrint National Park. Located in the archaeological site of Butrint , it is a late antique structure known for its well-preserved mosaic pavement.
Butrint National Park (Albanian: Parku Kombëtar i Butrintit) is a national park in Vlorë County, southern Albania. It is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of Sarandë . The park encompasses 9,424 hectares (94.24 km 2 ) of hilly terrain with freshwater lakes , wetlands , salt marshes , open plains , reed beds and islands .
Ancient theatre in Butrint, Albania. Archaeology of Albania represents a field of significant importance in uncovering the history and ancient culture of the Balkan region. . Albania's geographical location has positioned it as a crossroads between the great civilizations of the Mediterranean and Southeastern Europe, making it rich in archaeological findin
St. Nicholas Monastery Church (Albanian: Kisha e Manastirit të Shën Kollit; Greek: Καθολικό Ιεράς Μονής Αγίου Νικολάου) is the katholikon of the abandoned Orthodox monastery of Saint George in Mesopotam, Vlorë County, Albania. The carving of a Lion. Community celebration at Mesopotam Monastery on 20 May 2018.
The channel creates a unique situation in Lake Butrint, which is partly fed with fresh water and partly with salt water, thereby creating ideal conditions for mollusks farming. During the communist regime, many students used to volunteer in the summer time to search for ancient ruins in the Butrint National Park. [3]
The Venetian Acropolis Castle (Albanian: Kalaja Venedikase e Akropolit) is a castle on the Butrint Peninsula in southern Albania. The castle is located by the Channel of Vivari within the Butrint National Park and close to the neighbouring Venetian Triangular Castle. In 1386 the Venetians purchased the land around Butrint from the Angevin ...
Butrint Lagoon (Albanian: Liqeni i Butrintit) is a salt lagoon south of Saranda, Albania, located in direct proximity of the Ionian Sea.It is surrounded by dense forested hills, rocky coast and complemented by saltwater and freshwater marshlands.