LOST IN THE MAGICAL ANCIENT GREEK CITY OF BUTRINT -Van Life in Albania

The Ancient City of Butrint was built in the 8th Century B.C. by the Greeks and of course ruled by others including the Romans. The city ruins are incredibly in tact and illustrate a vivid story of the history of this magical spot off the coast of Albania just north of the border with modern day Greece. If you come to Albania or to Greece this is definitely a place to visit. If you can't make it here, you must watch this video. Welcome to Butrint, one of most important archaeological sites in Albania.
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Snow and Curt
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[@mariaparker7545]

It makes you realise as you wander through these ruins how really small we all are. I don't believe that buildings built today would survive as many years as these ones.. The modern world thinks it knows it all but really we know nothing! Beautiful place.. had never thought to visit Albania but now???

[@loriegreene9375]

Greetings Snow and Kurt, I cannot thank you enough for taking us to these ancient ruins. Snow was the perfect tour guide and I felt as though I was back in time. What a beautiful place and I wish that I was there with you guys seeing it for the first time. If you close your eyes you can smell the cherry trees in bloom and feel the people that once inhabited this wonderful place. I watched the video twice!

[@cgreen186]

I 100% agree with you. Snow and Curt are my favorite channel. I'm going to try to get some of my friends to view than subscribe. I would to see them get to 200K. Hopefully more will do it.

[@user-nq9ju7kk2m]

How wonderful that Albania gets to be custodians of such a wonderful rich history.

[@pattiwhite9575]

I just love the ancient stuff. So rare to find. Happy for the people that live there and protect it and share it with the world.

[@myrnaedmisten599]

Another educational, well-done video. I’m so surprised by Albania. ❤

[@pen4tenn]

Albania is so beautiful. What amazing history.

[@oscoto]

For those of us who will never get there I thank you for all you do to share your journey. Great walk about.

[@susanstimson871]

You guys are fantastic tour guides. So informative and interesting. I learn so much through your travels. Thank you. You guys should create a book of little walking guides of what you see that includes the history you learn and what you see in current times, your takes on the food, culture and nature of these areas. It would help fund your travels and those that purchase them from you can use them in their own travels. Would be so cool.

[@edleosinga2176]

Whoo let the show begin, happy trails to you, cheers. 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@pamsommer4379]

You both are my teachers of ancient history..love it!!!

[@bethreeser7655]

Greetings, Thank you SO much for sharing these ruins. I would never make it to see something like this in our world. What an amazing show of our world history, and you two did a wonderful job of helping us to see these ruins and the history. Fantastic!

[@pamsommer4379]

Thank you so much for showing us all these ruins I love history also .

[@cgreen186]

I also look forward to you two on Wednesday & Friday. You do the best teaching in your tours. I have learned so much more about the countries I was in, only on business now at 80 I'm getting to see what I missed. Snow you continue to look better!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Our pleasure! Happy to share the journey!

[@claireriepe7832]

I love all your videos, but this one has been particularly fascinating. Albania has far surpassed my expectations. I realize now how little I knew about this part of the world. I can't thank you enough for opening my eyes. You are wonderful teachers and tour guides. And since I'm at a point in my life when I am essentially bedridden, your videos are a source of escape to beautiful places. I appreciate being welcomed along as you travel the world.

[@constancegarcia7834]

Absolutely loved this place, the history there is awesome. Being there with you two was exciting, thank you for sharing it with us. What a stunning hidden gem ❤

[@gabygaedecke2411]

**THIS** is why you travel to Europe! What rich history, these traditions, and all due respect to the people who went before. I am so glad that you are appreciating all of this and not just knocking off the major sights all the tourists go and do. You had Butrint almost to yourselves - what a great experience.

[@sparkytuttle2966]

Love you guys.

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

So much human history in one place makes this one fascinating and special place.

[@sofia_ines]

Hi!! At minute 8.53 the "door" you mentioned...those indentations that look like little spikes are the wearing down of the stone by the rope which was tied to the bucket that people used to probably get water from down there...we see that on the stones of old wells here in Portugal.

[@msvg3]

That’s fascinating. Thanks for the added info.

[@MadMorti]

I was coming here to see if anyone else knew that and if not, say it 👏🏻👏🏻 I saw it on a property viewing online where they had a well inside the house and the same thing had happened. The rope friction had worn the stone down. This one looks like it might be marble.

[@craftytraveler9238]

What an interesting place. I have learned so much from watching your channel for the past 4 yrs. I have learned so much history of different places, cultures and countries. Thanks so much.

[@pacaluvr7963]

I’m always impressed with the amount of ancient places that have survived the huge earthquakes (mid 1600’s) and wars and conflicts. I wonder what those builders would think of our construction processes today. Thank you for a wonderful walk through…it was stunning.

[@SnowAndCurt]

We are glad you enjoyed the video @pacaluvr7963!

[@SpacyMidnight]

What a wonderful break from the sun, inside with Snow and Curt 🖤✨

[@Valerygallery]

Love this. ❤️

[@carolinacadabra8278]

What a beautiful and evocative site! Thank you for sharing the history with us.

[@Graygramma]

Absolutely loved the historical perspective and video since I will never see this in my travels.

[@lindasteller]

I love ancient ruins like this. Very interesting.

[@HildaHickey]

Love the video. You have the most interesting historical information!

[@lovingatlanta]

👍🤩💝 I love history and I loved watching this video l. Thank you for sharing your journey. Safe travels. 🙏💝

[@wildmeadows8495]

Ancient ruins are fascinating. Thanks for the info and taking us along.

[@ForeverChanged7]

What a beautiful view from the ruins of that castle! Soo pretty.❤

[@CritterSitterofCary]

Thank you so much! Fantastic content. A place I won't get to. ❤

[@carrieross8987]

That was amazing ...Thank you guys for sharing with us...Wow! 🙀😻😺

[@marycampbell7012]

All I can say is one word spectacular video Thanks for sharing

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

Loved exploring these vast ancient ruins with both of you. So exciting to know they are still constantly discovering more here!

[@msvg3]

This was so interesting, I went to the UNESCO site to read more about it. Since prehistoric times, many different peoples have populated this amazing location that has everything to offer. Albania is just a fascinating country and culture. ✌️❤️🚐

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Every time I see large blocks in construction, I think of the age of Giants.

[@anneharris3392]

Thank You for sharing such amazing History with us all , totally love all your clips , Enjoy Snow & Curt

[@suefitz2498]

A wonderful delve into early history through your eyes. The colours are so stunning and the trees look beautiful. That castle is something else isn’t it. Just exquisite ❤❤❤

[@lisabloomer8845]

I know I would have had a passion for history if Snow would have been my teacher.

[@femalism1715]

WOW! A new destination to add to my bucket list. Thank you!

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

What an incredible place! Wow!

[@SnowAndCurt]

It was so cool! Glad you enjoyed it too

[@Cali-ForniagirlinMichigan]

That was so amazing, I had to watch it twice. What a cool place to walk around and enjoy history and the stories it has to tell. I’m just in awe Thank you for taking us along and explaining so eloquently ❤❤❤

[@kathleenchild]

Thanks for taking us along and for all the effort and research you do to provide us with some background on these sites.

[@lisacottrell5924]

Thank you, what an incredible tour!! It was so fascinating! To just imagine what it was like!! Existing before and after the time of Christ! Truly an exceptional place!!

[@grabowskycountry]

I didn’t want you to stop talking. As they are still excavating what will the next 100 years show. Y’all do such a great tour. Thank you

[@fayeeczarnik6595]

When you do go to Greece you have to go to Meteora Monasteries. Absolutely unbelievable monasteries built into the cliffs . You will love the beautiful rock formations and the beautiful artwork in the monasteries .

[@sammayet9002]

Interesting, amazing and splendid ❤❤❤ enjoy 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@user-ph2ck7cw2j]

Have a great weekend you two . Love the lifestyle 😊❤ !

[@KimberlyLew]

Very interesting thank you!

[@annabellegettingwell1531]

Wow!!

[@rhianevans7189]

Hi Snow and Curt Wow such history. Thanks Snow for relating to us viewers This is an awesome spectre of building remains that forefathers built and have shown us structure from the BC’s Much love and respect from across the pond in Uk x

[@SandiFrankie]

What a beautiful place! Looks like you were the only ones there. That’s extra special.

[@susanelliott8901]

That was an amazing site. I had never heard of it before. Just goes to show how much history is out there that we know nothing about.

[@dianejohnson1991]

Awesome place. ❤

[@PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.😊

[@Ets638]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos-you don’t know but I have breakfast with you every Sunday morning. Keep me informed and entertained . Stay well

[@gtyler-2551]

Wow Beautiful place!!!!❤❤❤Cheers guys 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 🥂

[@JJ-ol5wz]

Loved this video - fascinating history! Thank you!

[@SnowAndCurt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Yt-hb4wh]

Awesome video! Loving the history!

[@sunshinensprinkles9322]

I love the new cameras your using. So clear!

[@paulineprice7308]

Snow And Curt the big stone wall you wonder how they moved them to put them into place so interesting

[@Elenz2023]

Ahh, sounds like Snow has a cold! Get well soon!

[@carolinecaiger6717]

If this excites you, wait until you get to Greece. And definitely take the ferry to Crete. It has the most incredible history and the Palace of Knossos from 1500BC is amazing. There is the Samaria Gorge for Curt to hike and so much to see.

[@HermionefromAustralia001]

Ooo surprised to see the Lovely yellow wattles near the ferry - looked the same as those here in Australia Thanks for sharing your travels to unique places!

[@sherrinvale]

Oh wow. Wattle and Gum trees 🇦🇺

[@cindyowens594]

The beautiful patch of blue flowers you saw were most likely a species of Salvia or Sage. Albania is home to Salvia officinalis, a flowering sage used for cooking and medicinal properties , use dating back before BC.

[@dorid2427]

So beautiful!

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Outstanding! That's my kinda place... YAM xx

[@mags3521]

Wonderful video, just wasn't long enough though! LOL! Hope you are going to show the rest of the castle in the next video!

[@candicerodriguez5445]

This is very interesting. I love it.

[@sophiemarcaurele]

Oh, wow! The lake doorway has polygonal mansonry, just like Machu Picchu, the great Thenemos, Alatri, Easter Island, etc.... 🤔 uh. 🤗

[@Sunnysa123]

🎉🎉🎉🤗🤗💕💕

[@SharaBinghamMills]

Facinating for sure! Thank you for the tour. Cheers!

[@kerrybyers257]

Oh, Snow! You will faint when you visit Pompeii and It’s treasures preserved in the Naples museums. Have smelling salts ready when you soak in Rome, too.

[@SFNativeGal]

Those boats are probably Flying Dolphins which I ride in and I’ve never had a rougher ride in my life. I felt like I was in a washing machine during the agitation cycle. What a glorious adventure today! Thank you so much!

[@deefaye7336]

Fascinating! Thanks for this.

[@SarahGraymatter]

4 centuries =400 yrs not thousand

[@carolmitchell8014]

Love, love, love the thumbnail for this vlog as Snow reminds me of the tiny ballerina on a music box ❤ Great vlog and tour as well!! Amazing views and history of Albania 🇦🇱 😊😊😊

[@mendjelire8392]

Not Adriatic see, that is Ionian see. Adriatic ends in Vlore, on the tip of Karaburun peninsula.

[@PhoenixBeI]

Nice! Curt missed a big aspect. When he saw the red paint, there was an awning over it. Unlikely to be an actual painting from Greco-Roman times. It would have washed away exposed to the elements as it is. I'm guessing it's likely washed out graffiti. The awning, on the other hand, is what I found fascinating. All these things had awnings on them to protect the spectators from the sun. I don't know why it's there. It doesn't seem to be any official anything since it didn't have a placard. But I found it fascinating. The poles fit perfectly in the holes in the wall. It's quite the visual to imagine the whole thing with awnings.

[@janetsecchi5070]

Wow! Thankyou!

[@debbiblakeslee]

Good morning 🌞

[@tayloredtravels5271]

Amazing! Luv U Guys ♥

[@candicerodriguez5445]

You guys have always wanted to meet you guys in person someday very soon because you guys go to very interesting places back when it was the Greek gods

[@libbyblackmon885]

If those stone walls could talk, I can only imagine the stories they would tell!

[@SnowAndCurt]

The things that place has seen...

[@ag5688]

It’s not a geek city is Ancient Albania city with Roman Greek and Ottoman influence

[@suerop]

SUGGESTION FOR FUTURE TRAVEL - the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, continues to be under construction to this day. It's the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. One hundred forty three years after construction began, set to be completed in 2026.

[@D_tori12]

Please fix the title, Butrint is an Illyrian/Roman city!

[@dianeribaudo956]

I read that the Greeks of Corfu conquered the city in the 5th century BC.

[@user-wp1ff1rs4r]

Its in Albania ,Albania is beautiful and nice climate nice life. All those countries that conquered Albania destroyed all our ancient buildings.

[@trescocos]

Love to follow your adventures, but lighten up on the historical tours..there are 12,734 of them on you tube just like yours. Let us see the people and the culture.

[@bonniejackson1321]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍

[@lieselturnbull8842]

Oh wow, do I see wattle and gum trees?

[@willevallas]

Love histori ❤ we were in Greece Kreta 1993 and went to Knossos love it. Thanks for sharing beautiful and the life they lived for so long time ago.. this more in live than Knossos. Preserved. Sorry for bad English ...😅 beautiful place❤

[@SnowAndCurt]

You have to tell us.... We don't know our plants and trees!

[@lieselturnbull8842]

@@SnowAndCurt the lovely yellow puffs are wattle , Australia emblem, or acacia. And the lovely trees you were walking through looked looked like our gum trees. It looks so beautiful there.

[@ronpinto9588]

I am gne.

[@pearlhighstead8718]

You need to go to turkey. You will find a ton of places that have Greek influence.

[@pattyr6616]

“Of course now they’re banks and insurance companies “ 😂

[@MilanoValencia-dx3my]

Butrinto,jamás estado cidad greca,nunca fui un colonia greca,estado un cidad epiriota!!E i greci consideravano epirioti barbari!!Aqueios que non ablavon lo mismo idioma,que queri decir que los eoiriotas,non tenían nada que ver con los grecos.Los colonias grecas,in Albania,estanos solo in apolonia,e durrazo.

[@sweetnsalty5627]

looks like a place where they did pagan ritual "baptisms"

[@user-sd4kb5kv7f]

Butrint gehört zu Albanien.

[@occasionalwind]

Butrint is not a Greek City but Albanian! Albanians who are Illyrians & are related to the ancient Pelasgians & Macedonians pre-date Greeks. By saying Greek you are giving a credit to the Greeks like they came in and build this city for us. Please read 'THE ALBANIANS An Ethnic History from Prehistoric Times to the Present' by the American born historian Edwin E. Jacques.