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Cities and towns in Albania belong to the following size ranges in terms of the number of population: One city larger than 250,000: Tirana. Seven cities from 50,000 to 250,000: Durrës, Fier, Elbasan, Kamëz, Korçë, Shkodër and Vlorë. Four cities from 20,000 to 50,000: Berat, Lushnjë, Pogradec and Kavajë.
Aug 20, 2023 · 8,500-year-old village discovered beneath Albanian lake is oldest known in Europe. Between 200 and 500 people were believed to live in the newly re-discovered settlement with houses built...
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Durrës (/ ˈ d ʊr ə s / DUURR-əs, Albanian:; Albanian definite form: Durrësi) is the second-most-populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is one of Albania's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roughly 2,500 years of recorded history.
Sep 21, 2023 · From Vlora to Trieste, Durrës remains the oldest city on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea. This has increased the interest of foreigners in the museums and monuments discovered, mainly in the second half of the last century.
Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër . In ancient times, the Illyrians inhabited northern and central regions of Albania, whilst Epirotes inhabited the south. Several important ancient Greek colonies were also established on the coast.
Apr 19, 2023 · Durres is known for being a large port city, but also for being the most ancient city in Albania. There are lots of great historical sites to visit in Durres.
Apr 29, 2011 · Pashaliman port is thought to be the oldest Albanian port which is still in use today and it dates back to the Roman Empire. The military base which is presently still operating there don’t allow any visitors to the area and there are NATO guards controlling the access to it.
