The Orpheus Mosaic
The Orpheus Mosaic is an archaeological site in Bashkia e Durrësit, Durrës. The Orpheus Mosaic is situated nearby to the archaeological site Cistern, as well as near Fragment of the Surrounding City Wall.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës and Niko Dovana Stadium.
Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës
Photo: Halavar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Amphitheatre of Durrës is a Roman amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Durrës, Albania. Construction began under the emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD and it was destroyed twice by earthquakes in the 6th and 10th centuries. Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës is situated 1 km south of The Orpheus Mosaic.
Niko Dovana Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Sasha3307, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Niko Dovana Stadium, officially Stadiumi "Niko Dovana", is a multi-use stadium located in Durrës, Albania. It is the home ground of Teuta. The capacity is 12,040, making it the fifth largest ground in the country. Niko Dovana Stadium is situated 1 km northeast of The Orpheus Mosaic.
Royal Villa of Durrës
The Royal Villa of Durrës, is a former royal summer residence overlooking the Bay of Durrës, Albania. Commissioned by King Zog I, it was completed in 1937 as the most prestigious architectural project of the short-lived Albanian monarchy. Royal Villa of Durrës is situated 740 metres southwest of The Orpheus Mosaic.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arapaj and Fllakë.
Arapaj
Suburb
Photo: Mr. Bunker, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Arapaj is a village in the former municipality of Rrashbull, Durrës County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Durrës. Arapaj is situated 6 km east of The Orpheus Mosaic.
Fllakë
Village
Fllakë is a village in the Durrës County, western Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Durrës. It is the site of the Fllakë transmitter. It is inhabited by Albanians. Fllakë is situated 7 km northeast of The Orpheus Mosaic.
The Orpheus Mosaic
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Mozaiku Orfeut”
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Bashkia e Durrësit, Durrës, Durrës County, Coastal Albania, Albania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
41.32054° or 41° 19′ 14″ northLongitude
19.44257° or 19° 26′ 33″ eastOpen location code
8FHX8CCV+62OpenStreetMap ID
node 10779474996OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cistern and Fragment of the Surrounding City Wall.
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