The origin of the city of Hadrianopolis is
yet to be identified. Bishops of Hadrianopolis are mentioned several times
around 500 AD. The city of Hadrianopolis was recorded as one of the cities of
Epirus Vetus. Its main attraction: the amphitheater that was excavated in the
1980s.
Based on the archaeological evidence, it is now believed that the
original structure was built during the 2nd century AD and
experienced a number of reconstruction and additions. The city seems to have
lasted until the 7th century and was reused in the late antiquity
and the middle ages. A number of excavation projects are underway.