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4 days ago · Oricum ( Ancient Greek: Ὤρικον, Ὤρικος or Ὠρικός; Latin: Oricum or Oricus; Albanian: Oriku or Orikum) was a harbor on the Illyrian coast that developed in an Ancient Greek polis at the south end of the Bay of Vlorë on the southern Adriatic coast. It was located at the foot of the Akrokeraunian Mountains, the natural border ...
- Greek, Roman
- harbor, settlement
4 days ago · The origin of the Albanians has been the subject of historical, linguistic, archaeological and genetic studies. The first mention of the ethnonym Albanoi occurred in the 2nd century AD by Ptolemy describing an Illyrian tribe who lived around present-day central Albania.
4 days ago · The southern Illyrian or south-eastern Dalmatian province was the area of the proper Illyrians (the core of which was the territory of Illyrii proprie dicti of the classical authors, located in modern Albania) and includes most of Albania, Montenegro and their hinterlands.
3 days ago · Another Albanian treasure is the archaeological site of Apollonia, where you will find incredible historical constructions, such as the Temple of Artemis, that you cannot miss. In the same way, we recommend you visit Gjirokastra , another city included in the Unesco World Heritage list, where you will find traditional Ottoman architecture ...
3 days ago · Embark on a private tour of Ancient Apollonia and Karavasta Lagoon, immersing yourself in history and nature. Explore the archaeological park of Apollonia and journey back 2400 years. Discover the untouched beauty of the Karavasta Lagoon, perfect for hiking and bird watching.
5 days ago · Apollonia Albania: a magical place between ancient Illyrian and Greek. Located 12km away from Fier city and also from the sea, Apollonia ruins are among the most visited archeological sites in Albania. Apollonia was founded near the Vjosa river in 588 BC from greek colonies of Corfu and Corinth.
Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice about where to spend the next leg of our trip. My partner and I have just spent a month in Bosnia and we’re trying to decide where to go in Albania. We are hoping to stay in the next spot for about a month as well and we are looking for somewhere along the coast with good beaches and a good town to explore.
