Butrint National Park announced the reopening of two of its historic mosaics through its official social media channels.

The mosaics now open to visitors are the Roman Bath Mosaic and the Gymnasium Mosaic. Both were uncovered on July 22 and will remain accessible until August 15, after which they will be re-covered to ensure their preservation.

The park invites visitors to explore the beauty and history of these rare mosaics. For most of the year, they remain closed and covered with sand to protect them—especially due to high water levels from the nearby lake.

Butrint remains one of Albania’s most visited archaeological and natural heritage sites. It is protected under UNESCO World Heritage status. Visitor numbers this year are estimated to exceed those of previous years.

The site’s cultural significance has been recognized for decades. In 1948, Butrint was declared a Cultural Monument under Albania’s first legal act for the protection of cultural heritage. In 1981, the surrounding forested area also gained protected status, due to its archaeological and environmental value.

Butrint’s global importance was officially recognized in 1992, when UNESCO inscribed it on the World Heritage List.

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