About Vlore - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
A port city that holds special significance for Albanians, because here the country declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the 20th century. So, you can take a fluent tour of the monuments and museums celebrating the first government of the state man Ismail Qemali, and in this regard, you can learn a little more about what it means to be Albanian. If you want ideas for day trips, the wider region is both carefree and beautiful. The relaxing tourist beaches, with clear waters, are only a handful of kilometers away and, if you follow the coastal road to the south, there are a number of charming resorts, punctuated by the mountain landscapes of Llogora National Park.
The Independence Monument, the centerpiece of the Vlore Flag Square, marks Albania's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912.
Muradie Mosque built in 1537 by the famous Ottoman Turkish architect Mimar Sinan, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
Zvernec Monastery is a Byzantine medieval church on Zvërnec Island inside Narta Lagoon, northwest of Vlorë.
Kanine Castle was built in the village of the same name, which is about 6 km from Vlorë and rises on the side of Mount Șușica, about 380 meters above sea level. The castle was built on the site of an old settlement, one of the oldest in the Vlora region.
The History Museum is a popular attraction for tourists and has an impressive collection of objects bearing the imprints of ancient times. The archaeological objects from ancient times are the major attractions of this museum. The coffin of the local patriot Avni Rustemi can be seen here. You and your comrades would be surprised to see the entire collection of the museum displaying objects from ancient times to recent times.
The Independence Museum is actually a moderately sized villa, which was HQ Albania's first post-independence government in 1912. Inside you can see what the rooms and offices looked like, as well as historical artifacts and photographs from the time. It is a good place to find out about the short, but the first taste of Albania's independence during the tumultuous years just before the First World War.
Llogara National Park is strategically located in the Ceraunian Mountains, southeast of Orikum. The park covers 1,010 ha along the Ionian Sea. The altitude of the park varies between 200 m and 2,020 m above the Adriatic. The park enjoys a Mediterranean climate with subtropical influences, with rainy and dry winters and hot to warm summers.
The Ethnographic Museum is a small but unique museum full of ancient artifacts and exhibits various aspects of traditional Albanian life.
Vlore | Vlora is an old town founded in the 6th century BC, initially known as Aulona, located in a beautiful location, in front of Karaburun peninsula and Sazan island and surrounded by beaches and rocky sand
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