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Apollonia (Ancient Greek, Koine Greek: Ἀπολλωνία, ἡ; city-ethnic: Ἀπολλωνιάτης, Apolloniates; Latin: Apollonia; Albanian: Apollonia or Apolonia) was an Ancient Greek trade colony which developed into an independent polis, and later a Roman city, in southern Illyria.
- Settlement
- Fier County, Albania
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- Illyria
Apolonia, pas Dyrrahut, ishte qyteti më i rëndësishëm në pellgun e Adriatikut dhe më i përmenduri ndër 30 qytetet e tjera që mbanin të njëjtin emër në kohën antike. U ngrit mbi një kodër në një pozicion që zotëron tërë zonën dhe nëpërmjet luginës së lumit Vjosë lidhej me detin Adriatik.
- Arkeologji dhe arkitekture
- Prehistori, antikitet, mesjete
Apollonia represents one of the most important cities of the Mediterranean world and Adriatic basin, preserved in an exceptionally intact condition. Numerous monuments inside its original borders comprise an outstanding evidence of Greco - Roman culture of the city.
Apollonia was a self-governing and independent city for many centuries until it was first incorporated into the Kingdom of Epirus, and later the Kingdom of Macedonia. It was a very well-governed city and flourished because of its rich agricultural hinterland and its role in the slave trade.
Mar 24, 2019 · Apollonia Archeological Park is one of Albania’s most impressive tourist attractions. It’s definitely one of the top things to do in Albania for history buffs or an Antiquity lovers.
The entry fee to Apollonia Archaeological Park is 600 Lek for an adult. This includes full access to all of the site including the museum and the monastery. Parking at the site is free.
The Archaeological Museum of Apollonia National Park reopened in 2011 after being closed for 20 years. The museum's collection of over 688 important objects and their large number of ancient coins make it among the richest museums in the country.
