Ruins of the Basilica and Synagogue
Saranda, Albania

Ruins of the Basilica and Synagogue

Type: arheoloski_lokalitet

The foundations of a 5th-century basilica and synagogue, unexpectedly located in the city center. Although the remains are modest, archaeologists discovered impressive mosaics here that are now preserved off-site. Next to the ruins stands a section of the old city wall. In a small park behind the Mr Chef restaurant there is a bust of Hillary Clinton — erected in 2016 as a token of gratitude for her support of Albania.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~3.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket covers the entire archaeological site in the center of Saranda. A morning visit is recommended due to the shade and fewer tourists.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Parking Center

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (268m)

Address: Saranda

Phone: +355 69 650 6497

24h car park

Closed (opens at 08:00) garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (304m)

Address: Rruga Onhezmi 43, Saranda

Opening hours: 08:00–00:00

kolata

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (351m)

Address: Rruga Skënderbeu 21, Saranda

Karrotrec Beni....Rental Car

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (370m)

Address: Rruga Mitat Hoxha, Saranda

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +355 69 990 8484

PARKING 19:00 - 00:00

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (415m)

Address: V2F2+6VQ, Rr, Saranda

Parking Car Park 24h/7 "Noni"

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (427m)

Address: Rruga Jonianet, Saranda

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +355 69 696 2931

Parking underneath building which is under construction

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (428m)

Address: V2F2+7QH, Rruga Jonianet, Saranda

PARKIM

Closed (opens at 12:06) garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (500m)

Address: V2F6+FW2, Rruga 40 Shenjtorët, Saranda

Opening hours: 12:06–00:01

Phone: +355 69 554 2584

Parknexa - Fifth Avenue Digital Parking

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (508m)

Address: Rruga Gjergj Araniti, Saranda

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +355 69 243 2428

Parking Five Stars

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (784m)

Address: Rruga Naim Frashëri 1, Saranda

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

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