Lela's Guidebook
Touristic places
Sahati
6 Rruga Ceno SharraThe clock tower of Vlora
Muzeu Historik
Historical Museum
Muradie Mosque
Rruga Justin GodarThe mosque was built in 1537
The Monument of Independence is a monument in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912.
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Sheshi i Flamurit
The Monument of Independence is a monument in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912.
Kuzum Baba is a natural terrace carved out by the sea, located on a hill above the city of Vlore.
Being the highest point of the city, somewhere at 30 m from the sea level, Kuzum Baba offers visitors the chance to enjoy the fresh air and to admire beautiful city landscapes. The 300 meters long terrace represents, despite its geological importance, a religious center for the Bekatashi sect. There is a Bektashi temple atop of the hill, built around 1600. The sect was influential in the 17th century, but its stopped its activity temporarily around 1826, because of local persecutions.
30 locals recommend
Kuzum Baba
Kuzum Baba is a natural terrace carved out by the sea, located on a hill above the city of Vlore.
Being the highest point of the city, somewhere at 30 m from the sea level, Kuzum Baba offers visitors the chance to enjoy the fresh air and to admire beautiful city landscapes. The 300 meters long terrace represents, despite its geological importance, a religious center for the Bekatashi sect. There is a Bektashi temple atop of the hill, built around 1600. The sect was influential in the 17th century, but its stopped its activity temporarily around 1826, because of local persecutions.
Flamurtari Stadium
The stadium was built in 1961 with an initial capacity of 6,500, and was expanded to 11,000 in 1975 following a reconstruction. During the club's golden era the stadium would attract crowds of up to 15,000 spectators and in 1987 when the club faced FC Barcelona in the UEFA Cup there was a crowd of 18,500, making it the ground's record attendance. Between 2004 and 2012, the ground was under recurring development with the aid of the Albanian Football Association which saw the ground converted into an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 8,200.
Flamurtari F.C
Flamurtari Stadium
The stadium was built in 1961 with an initial capacity of 6,500, and was expanded to 11,000 in 1975 following a reconstruction. During the club's golden era the stadium would attract crowds of up to 15,000 spectators and in 1987 when the club faced FC Barcelona in the UEFA Cup there was a crowd of 18,500, making it the ground's record attendance. Between 2004 and 2012, the ground was under recurring development with the aid of the Albanian Football Association which saw the ground converted into an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 8,200.
These walls have witnessed one of the most important historical events in the history of the Albanian nation, the moment of the signing of the declaration of Independence on November 28, 1912 by Ismail Qemali.
He was not alone. 83 delegates from all Albanian territories took part in the proclamation of Albanian Independence from the Ottoman occupation that had lasted about 5 centuries.
Only a few meters away from the shore of the Adriatic Sea, facing the west, what would happen from that day, even though for a short time, the head of the Albanian government, Ismail Qemali, raised the red and black flag on the balcony of this building as a symbolic sign of free and independent Albania.
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National Museum of Independence
SH8These walls have witnessed one of the most important historical events in the history of the Albanian nation, the moment of the signing of the declaration of Independence on November 28, 1912 by Ismail Qemali.
He was not alone. 83 delegates from all Albanian territories took part in the proclamation of Albanian Independence from the Ottoman occupation that had lasted about 5 centuries.
Only a few meters away from the shore of the Adriatic Sea, facing the west, what would happen from that day, even though for a short time, the head of the Albanian government, Ismail Qemali, raised the red and black flag on the balcony of this building as a symbolic sign of free and independent Albania.
Lungomare starts from the area called "Skela" to the vicinity of the "Cold Water" tunnel. Along the entire urban trail of several kilometers visitors, tourists, locals and many young people make noise in public squares, relaxing spaces, numerous cafes and restaurants facing the sea. At the end of the Lungomare you will see at different times of the day numerous spectators watching small sports matches on the handball playgrounds. Lungomare above all is a step away from the sea and this makes this urban work unique in Albania.
27 locals recommend
Lungomare - Vlore
Lungomare starts from the area called "Skela" to the vicinity of the "Cold Water" tunnel. Along the entire urban trail of several kilometers visitors, tourists, locals and many young people make noise in public squares, relaxing spaces, numerous cafes and restaurants facing the sea. At the end of the Lungomare you will see at different times of the day numerous spectators watching small sports matches on the handball playgrounds. Lungomare above all is a step away from the sea and this makes this urban work unique in Albania.
This castle was built in the village with the same name which is about 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Vlorë. The castle rises on the side of the Shushica Mountain, about 380 metres (1,250 ft) above sea level. The castle was built on the site of an ancient settlement, one of the oldest in the Vlora region.
26 locals recommend
Kanine Castle
This castle was built in the village with the same name which is about 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Vlorë. The castle rises on the side of the Shushica Mountain, about 380 metres (1,250 ft) above sea level. The castle was built on the site of an ancient settlement, one of the oldest in the Vlora region.
St Mary's Monastery is a medieval Byzantine church in Zvërnec Island inside the Narta Lagoon northwest of the city of Vlorë of Southern Albania.
30 locals recommend
Manastiri i Shën Mërisë
St Mary's Monastery is a medieval Byzantine church in Zvërnec Island inside the Narta Lagoon northwest of the city of Vlorë of Southern Albania.