Feb 27, 2009 - Butrint: World History in a Nutshell

2/27/09 Based on the recommendation of several folks, we took a bus to the nearby town of Butrint the following day. ... So, based on Greek mythology, Butrint was founded by exiles fleeing the fall of Troy (which is another whole interesting Greek story in itself), and it is actually mentioned in The Aeneid, Vigil’s epic poem. ... The Romans then took over the city; Julius Caesar and Augustus founded a colony at Butrint after defeating Anthony and Cleopatra nearby in 31 BC. ... Sure enough, the biggest Baptistery with a beautiful mosaic exists at Butrint from this period. ... In 1081, the Normans took over Butrint, then the Venetians, and it pretty much fell to ruin until the 1800s when the Ottomans (aka the Turks with their Islam faith) took over, more out of interest for the trade and pastures, and built another castle to oversee this route. ...

Sep 19, 2008 - Saranda, Albania - Where the Ruins are Good but the Food is Bad

Although its main attraction is the Butrint ruins, the city appears to be undergoing a tourist boom. ... The hotel was actually a great deal for 15 Euros/night, but he overcharged us with his fare, so we didn’t consider using him for our trip out to the Butrint ruins, despite his offers. ... Around noon, we ventured out into town to get something to eat before catching the bus to the Butrint Ruins. ... We found the local bus to take us out to the Butrint Ruins, 24km out of Saranda. ... With the Butrint ruins, the Muslim influence and the Greek and Roman history, Saranda offers an abundance of cultural sights. ...

Jun 9, 2007 - Albania

I couldn't pass up the oportunity to slip in a another country and get more stamps for my passport so I took a day trip to Albania (which resides close to Corfu). The trip included a visit to the ancient city of Butrint. ... Here the ruins are paritially submerged which makes for a unique site.I couldn't pass up the oportunity to slip in a another country and get more stamps for my passport so I took a day trip to Albania (which resides close to Corfu). The trip included a visit to the ancient city of Butrint. ... Here the ruins are paritially submerged which makes for a unique site....

Dec 4, 2006 - Shqiperija and The Swede

Nearby is the old Roman city of Butrint. ... Legend has it that Butrint was founded by Trojans who had escaped after the fall of Troy. ... Butrint is very different than any other Roman site I've visited. ... The Swede and I enjoyed our time in Butrint. ...

Oct 3, 2005 - Contiki - Overnight Boat Trip

Shaken all the way to Igoumenitsa! But a lot of the party got completly trollied on board (Jess was sick of the boat), so the wake up call at Igoumenitsa was essential, as the boat kept going after we got off!! We had a 800m walk with baggage - in the early hours of the morn when normal people are sleeping.Shaken all the way to Igoumenitsa! But a lot of the party got completly trollied on board (Jess was sick of the boat), so the wake up call at Igoumenitsa was essential, as the boat kept going after we got off!! We had a 800m walk with baggage - in the early hours of the morn when normal people are sleeping....

Jul 18, 2005 - Syvota and Parga, Greece

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