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Adriatik Hotel, a historic establishment erected in 1957 and nestled in Durrës, Albania, is a sophisticated, luxurious, and iconic haven. Renowned as Albania’s inaugural hotel, it graces the sandy shores of Durres, just a 25-minute drive from Tirana’s International Airport (TIA).
Apollonia was an ancient city in Illyria, located on the right bank of the Aous River (the modern-day Vjosë River). Its ruins are situated in the Fier region, near the village of Pojani.
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Jul 24, 2023 · Accommodation Options. Hotels and Resorts. In the beautiful Apollona area, there are various hotels and resorts to choose from. One popular option is Moana House, located in Sálakos and offering free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool, and a terrace.
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- Antigoneia
- Butrint
Situated on the eastern coast of the Adriatic, Durrës was the first Greek settlement established in Illyria. The area was settled at the end of the 7th century BCE by people from Corinth and Corcyra (modern-day Corfu). The ancient polis (city-state) known at the time as Epidamnos, flourished during the 4th and 2nd centuries BCE and became a very im...
Lying 60 km (37 miles) to the South of Durrës, in the Fier County, is another Corcyraean colony - Apollonia. Taking its name from the god Apollo, Apollonia was the second Greek settlement founded on the Illyrian mainland after Epidamnos. Greek settlers coexisted here over the centuries with the Taulantii, the Illyrian tribe who inhabited the area. ...
Farther south of Apollonia lie the ruins of the Illyrian settlement of Byllis, one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. Founded by the Bylliones, a Hellenized Illyrian tribe, in the middle of the 4th century BCE, Byllis was the largest city in Southern Illyria. It occupied a dominant position on the summit of a hill, over the road...
Crossing the Aoös River from Byllis leads you to the ruins of the ancient city of Amantia, which is located 32 km (20 miles) northeast of the town of Vlorë, Albania's first capital, and the administrative centre of the Vlorë County. Founded around the middle of the 5th century BCE, Amantia was the historical capital of the ancient Greek tribe of th...
The ruins of the ancient city of Antigoneia stand on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful Drinos Valley that connected Illyria to the north and the Kingdom of Epirus to the south. In 295 BCE, the king of the Molossians, one of the three main tribes of Epirus, founded a city and named it after his wife Antigone, daughter of Berenice I (c. 340 - c...
As Albania's first designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Butrint (ancient Buthrotum) is the most famous and most-visited archaeological site in the country. Located opposite the Greek island of Corfu, Butrint offers a combination of historic ruins and natural beauty. Its well-preserved ruins are nestled in a marshy landscape of exceptional beauty ...
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Oct 19, 2019 · Founded in the early 6th century BC, the ancient city of Apollonia, where Greeks and Illyrians lived in harmony is now a fascinating archaeological park. The ancient Greeks left an enduring legacy and influence the modern world to this day.
Things To See and Do. The sprawling archaeological park allows you to imagine Apollonia at its peak vividly. Major sites include: The ruins of Roman-style baths with intricate mosaic floors and terraced pools. A Byzantine basilica featuring rare frescoes with early Christian iconography.
