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Apollonia ( Ancient Greek, Koine Greek: Ἀπολλωνία, ἡ; city-ethnic: Ἀπολλωνιάτης, Apolloniates; [1] 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
Description. The ancient city of Apollonia is situated in southwestern Albania, about 13 miles from the city of Fier.
The ancient ruins of Apollonia in southwest Albania provide a fascinating window into the past. This once-prominent ancient city-state allows you to discover Albania’s role in the classical world and immerse yourself in rich history.
Mar 24, 2019 · Apollonia is a rather common name among Illyrian and Greek cities, all of which are devoted to the God Apollo. Yet an interesting fact about the one in Albania is that it’s most important owing to its size which reached 60,000 inhabitants at its peak.
Oct 19, 2019 · Apollonia was a city founded by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth sometime in the 6 th century BC. It was originally named after its semi-legendary founder, Gylax, but was later renamed in honor of the god Apollo and widely known as Apollonia of Illyria as this area was dominated by the war-like Illyrians at the time.
- Ed Whelan
Jul 14, 2021 · Apollonia is an ancient site in Albania, near the city of Fier, which was home to a succession of civilisations, including a Roman city in southern Illyria in classical antiquity. The city reached its zenith in the 3rd or 4th century BC; however, today it lies in ruin. History of Apollonia.
The monastery complex of Apollonia is one of the best preserved in Albania, and it dates from the 13th century. The strategic position of the Monastery, overlooking the Myzeqe plains, where the horizon meets the Adriatic Sea, transforms the journey to Apollonia into an experience that will leave its echo long after you depart.
