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National Archaeological Museum (Tirana)
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The National Archaeological Museum in Tirana is the largest archaeological museum in Albania, housing artifacts that span from prehistoric times through the Illyrian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Visitors can marvel at intricate Illyrian jewelry, Greek pottery, and Roman sculptures, all excavated from sites across the country. The museum's distinctive strength lies in its comprehensive collection of Illyrian artifacts, offering a rare glimpse into this ancient civilization. A visit here is a journey through Albania's rich ancient past, with well-curated exhibits that contextualize the objects within broader Mediterranean history.
Don't miss
- See the exquisite Illyrian gold and silver jewelry from the 4th–3rd centuries BCE.
- Admire Greek black-figure and red-figure pottery found in ancient Apollonia.
- Explore the Roman section featuring marble statues and mosaics from Durrës and Butrint.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Archaeological Museum (Tirana)
You can visit National Archaeological Museum (Tirana) on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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