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Third largest city of Albania
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Vlorë is a city in Coastal Albania. Vlorë has the largest port in the country after Durrës and it is mainly important as a naval port.
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Red Mosque
This late Ottoman-era mosque in Vlorë is known for its distinctive red exterior and traditional Islamic architecture. It remains an active place of worship and a local landmark.
The House of Eqerem bej Vlora is a monument of cultural heritage.
The residence of the writer Petro Marko is a monument of cultural heritage.
Kalaja e Kaninës
Built in the old center of Vlore in the 3rd century BC. This castle has an area of 3,625 ha. It was rebuilt by Emperor Justinian in the 5th century BC. In Anna Komnenes' notes, she talked long about her father, Emperor Aleks', war against the Norman army.
Sheshi i Flamurit
A massive socialist-realist monument celebrating the independence of Albania from the Ottoman empire in 1912.
Muzeu Historik
Xhamia e Muradies
Manastiri i Shën Mërisë në Zvërnec
On an island and famous for its wooden path to the monastery. On the other side of the island, it is possible to see Flamingos.
Ancient theatre of Orikum (1st century BC), Church of Marmiroi (Kisha e Marmiroit).
Kalaja e Gjon Bocarit
built in the Roman period. It is composed of stones, 24x2x5 cm. The fortress was built in the shape of a square with an area of 250x180 m. For the most part, the widths of the stones were 1.2 m.
Triport Castle Walls / Muri i Kalase Triport
It was built in 1531 by Sultan Sulejman to protect Vlore from attack from the Venetian army. This castle was documented by Dr. Auerbahu in 1847 and was saved in the library archive of Innsbruck.
Built in the 4th century BC. The walls are built with a limestone blockade.
Cave writings, situated on the mountain and village of the same name, which has a height of 800 m above sea level. Pictures found in this cave represent post-Paleolithic art, which is known as the oldest in all of Europe. In the cave you find 19 anthropomorphic figures and 8 geometrical pictures.
Shpella e Haxhi Aliut
In a cliff, it is the biggest cave in Albania at 30 m long, 10 m wide and 10-15 m high.
Laguna e Nartës
One of the most important lagoon in Albania. Connected with the sea by the way of a channel and, as such, are affected by the tides. It is well-known internationally because of the number of sea birds, which exceeds 48,700. For three species of sea birds, 1% of the total number find refuge here. In winter, more than 23% of the sea birds of Albania live in this area.
Laguna e Pashalimanit
One of the most important lagoon in Albania. Connected with the sea by the way of a channel and, as such, are affected by the tides. Although small in size, is known for different kinds of ducks and for winter seabirds that migrate through Albania.
Vlore River, Shushicë
This has a length of about 80km and is also known by another name, Vlore River, because it traverses the valley of the same name.
Vjosë River
with the length of 76 km, it has served as a natural border between Fier (in the north) and Vlore. It was very practical to navigate between the two cities because the river generally passes through fields and flat land.
These are part of the culture of the late Neolit culture of the 3rd millennium BC. Professor Marciani took notes about this cave, and speculated that it must have been lived in 1,000 years before Christ.
Ferun Water Supply (Dukat) is a monument of cultural heritage in Dukat, Vlora District, Vlora Region, Albania. Ferun Water Supply, built in 1888 (SHE XIX), is located at the foot of Mount Karaburun near the Marmiroti church, just over the river of Gjinará. It has symmetrical composition, the central arch with two smaller sides. It circulates water from the Llogara mountain.
Vlore is blessed with numerous natural springs because of precipitation and the mountainous landscape.
Cheap and tasty traditional Albanian food. Their meat soup is amazing, both in taste and in price (250 lek). If you are feeling adventurous you can also try fried brain for 700 lek.
Saint Tropez Beach, bar, snackes, Club Vlore.
Marina Bay
Chic place, even for a nice morning coffee and an unforgetful party on late night.
Vlora backpackers in an old villa located in a city center close to flea market grocery market and many historical museums best for stop by travellers. bus station is close for travelling outside of Vlora the port to Italy is 2 km easy with city bus.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Maritim Resort Marina Bay each room has bed linen and towels.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The units feature a wardrobe.
Each room comes with a TV. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience. Some units include views of the sea or garden. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet and shower, with bathrobes provided.
Hotel Aglon is there near beach Vlora 1.
By boat
By plane
The nearest airports are in Tirana, or Corfu, via the Sarandë ferry.
By car
If you are in Tirana, follow the way: Tirana-Durres-Kavaje-Rrogozhine-Lushnje-Fier-Vlore. The roadway is pretty good.
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