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Vlore Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see vlora from kuzum baba vlora from kuzum baba elkion Vlora has a population of about 120,000. Vlora is Albania's second largest port, at the meeting point of the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. It is also a fishing port and holiday resort. The city center is much like most Albanian towns in that there is nothing much to see, but concrete towerblocks - and a lot of palm trees. It is however the starting point of the coastal road to Saranda, along the 'Albanian Riviera'. This road goes from brand new to shaky along mountain passes, hairpin bends down to deserted beaches, miles and miles through olive groves, from Greek styled village to village. It is feasible to hitch hike all the way to Saranda in one day, but it is worth more time than that. Vlora is proclaimed a hero city. It is an old city, where important events in the struggles for freedom and independence have taken place. In ancient times the city was known under the name of Aulon. At the beginning it was only a port. Aulon was famous for its olive groves and vineyards. After the fall of Apollonia and Orichum, it became the principal port of Illyria. In the fifth century Aulon was the centre of diocese. The emigrations of barbarians damaged it badly and brought the withdrawal of the city deeper in land. During the Middle Ages the city was fused into one with the fortress of Kanina, which is situated a few kilometres to the south east. In 1081 Vlora was seized by the Normans and the German Hohenstaufens, and in 1272 incorporated into the kingdom of Arberia. In the fourteenth century, Byzantine armies visited it again, the Serbs as well as the feudal lords of the Balshas from north Albania. In the fourteenth century, as it has passed to the Balshas, it became an important trading and handicraft centre noted apart from wines and salt, for its swords, its ships and its silk. The invading Turks took it in 1417, and Sultan Sulejman - The Magnificent - built a fortress by the sea in 1531, which is believed to have been designed by the Albanian architect - Sinan. Worth a visit are in this context the village of Kaniné and ruins of the castle of Kaniné. It is said that as long as the village of Kaniné is saved, Vlora will be rebuilt. But the opposite will not happen. By the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Vlora had again become an important economic centre and port. it was taken by Ali Pasha Tepelena in 1812. It was in Vlora that an Assembly was convened, which proclaimed Albania as an independent state, forming the first national government headed by Ismail Qemali on the 28th of November, 1912. At this time Vlora became the capital of the country. The government remained there until January, 1914. Vlora was occupied by the Italian troops in 1914 during the first World War, but they were driven from the main land in 1920, by a volunteer army. Reoccupied by Italians in 1939, and by the Germans in 1943. Vlora was liberated in October l5, l944. ******* Just a little correction; If you browse the photo gallery on Vlora there is a picture that does not belong there (Kisha e Dhermise-Vlore. photo by: Edmir Cjapi from WWW.EDIALTOUR.COM ALBANIAN ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY). This actually is the St.Jovan Kaneo church (photo mirrored) located in the city of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. That's all. ________Sights Edit This Vlora Vlora H.G. Nielsen What to visit; The Mosque of Muradie, was built in 1542: this is believed to have been designed by the architect Sinani, on the orders of Sultan Sulejman, when he was in Vlora preparing his naval expedition against Italy. With the closing down of the mosques and churches in 1967, it has been used as the museum of architecture of the district. In the town centre is the bronze monument of independence, unveiled in 1972. On a high irregular pillar of rock stands a figure of a standard bearer, while below are depicted distinguished figures of the movement of Albania's independence. It is a joint work of the sculptors, Kristaq Rama, Shaban Haderi and Muntaz Dhrami. In honour of the day of independence, the main square in Vlora is called - The Square of the Flag (Sheshi i Flamurit). The Museum of Independence : reflects the stern struggle of the Albanian's for freedom and independence, the events that brought about the raising of the flag on the 28th November l912, when Albania was proclaimed an independent state. Vlora has a cement factory and the production of plastics, there is a cannery, whose products are used for export. The region of Vlora is rich in agricultural products, especially in fruits, olives and grapes, and in dairy products. You should visit the near by village and the old castle of Kaniné. The view over Vlora and the Ionian see is great. Vlora is the seat of the Ismail Qemali University, founded in 1994, which replaced the school for Naval Officers. Students can study business administration, nursery, naval engineering and English language. __________History Edit This Vlora on the move Vlora on the move H.G. Nielsen Vlorë, also Vlora, Vlonë, or Valona, city and port in southwestern Albania, on the Bay of Vlorës (an arm of the Adriatic Sea). The capital of Vlorë District, the city exports petroleum (from the Kuçovë oil field), bitumen, olives, olive oil, and fruit. Industries include tannin extracting, rice milling, olive oil refining, fishing, and the manufacture of cement, soap, and dairy products. The city has a museum, a theater, and technical schools. The medieval Kanine Castle is about 6 Km. to the southeast. Beaches are nearby, and at the mouth of the Bay of Vlorës is the island of Sazan (Italian Saseno), which was used by the Italians as a fortress in both World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945) and by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics as a submarine base after World War II until 1961. The Greek colony of Aulon, founded at the Bay of Vlorës, dates from the 5th century, although the site is mentioned earlier. At times partly independent, the city has been held by the Byzantines, Normans (1081), Serbs (1345), Venetians (1417-1464, 1690-1691), and Turks (after 1464). Albanian independence was proclaimed in Vlorë in 1912, but the city was held by the Italians during both world wars and was then known as Valona or Avlona. Now Vlorë is a nice lively city with a broad main street, a lot of old palm trees and construction of the new Vlorë is rapidly changing the old city. Population about 120,000. See www.bashkiavlore.org ______________Practical Information Edit This PORT OF VLORA "SERGEI"Sh.p.k shipping agency E.mail:sergejagency@yahoo.it . Will English get you out of trouble? YES, with anyone under 30. With older people try Italian and your chances of getting around will increase dramatically, well, virtually everyone in town speaks Italian anyway. . Where to stay? -Anything along the coast would be a great idea. It should not take you long to scout around for a hotel/hostal. Most of them will have access to a semi private cove/beach and restaurant/bar and offer great hospitality. . Can you pay in Euros? YES, and you will be very welcome. Although, if you need to stop by and grab a bite or drink you had better have some LEK change, which in most cases your hotel staff will be able to facilitate at a daily exchange rate. . What is public transport like? A major NO-NO. But, there is a pretty convenient mini van service which you can stop on the road and which will drive you anywhere around the local coast. _____________Getting There Edit This uja ftota [Add Global transport mode] Eva Edit This There are no direct flights to Vlore. Anyhoo, you can fly to Tirana, a mere 1 1/2 hr long bus/minivan ride away. 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It is an old city, where important events in the struggles for freedom and independence have taken place. In ancient times the city was known under the name of Aulon. At the beginning it was only a port. Aulon was famous for its olive groves and vineyards. After the fall of Apollonia and Orichum, it became the principal port of Illyria. In the fifth century Aulon was the centre of diocese. The emigrations of barbarians damaged it badly and brought the withdrawal of the city deeper in land. During the Middle Ages the city was fused into one with the fortress of Kanina, which is situated a few kilometres to the south east. In 1081 Vlora was seized by the Normans and the German Hohenstaufens, and in 1272 incorporated into the kingdom of Arberia. In the fourteenth century, Byzantine armies visited it again, the Serbs as well as the feudal lords of the Balshas from north Albania. At the fourteenth century, as it has passed to the Balshas, it became an important trading and handicraft centre noted apart from wines and salt, for its swords, its ships and its silk. The invading Turks took it in 1417, and Sultan Sulejman - The Magnificent - built a fortress by the sea in 1531, which is believed to have been designed by the Albanian architect - Sinan. By the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Vlora had again become an important economic centre and port. it was taken by Ali Pasha Tepelena in 1812. It was in Vlora that an Assembly was convened, which proclaimed Albania as an independent state, forming the first national government headed by Ismail Qemali on the 28th of November, 1912. At this time Vlora became the capital of the country. The government remained there until January, l914. Vlora was occupied by the Italian troops in 1914 during the first World War, but they were driven from the main land in 1920, by a volunteer army. Reoccupied by Italians in 1939, and by the Germans in 1943. Vlora was liberated in October l5, l944. Today Vlora has a population of about 120,000. Vlora is Albania's second largest port, it is also a fishing port and holiday resort. What to visit; The Mosque of Muradie, was built in 1542: this is believed to have been designed by the architect Sinani, on the orders of Sultan Sulejman, when he was in Vlora preparing his naval expedition against Italy. With the closing down of the mosques and churches in 1967, it has been used as the museum of architecture of the district. In the town centre is the bronze monument of independence, unveiled in 1972. On a high irregular pillar of rock stands a figure of a standard bearer, while below are depicted distinguished figures of the movement of Albania's independence. It is a joint work of the sculptors, Kristaq Rama, Shaban Haderi and Muntaz Dhrami. In honour of the day of independence, the main square in Vlora is called - The Square of the Flag (Sheshi i Flamurit). The Museum of Independence : reflects the stern struggle of the Albanian's for freedom and independence, the events that brought about the raising of the flag on the 28th November l912, when Albania was proclaimed an independent state. Vlora has a cement factory and the production of plastics, there is a cannery, whose products are used for export. The region of Vlora is rich in agricultural products, especially in fruits, olives and grapes, and in dairy products. Vlora is the seat of the Ismail Qemali University, founded in 1994, which replaced the school for Naval Officers. Students can study business administration, nursery, naval engineering and English language. The castle and village of Kaniné surely are worth a visit. It is said that when Vlora is destroyed, the villagers of Kaniné will rebuilt it. The opposite will not happen. Contributors April 21, 2006 change by hgn [Add Museum] Museum of Independance Edit This The Museum of Independence : reflects the stern struggle of the Albanian's for freedom and independence, the events that brought about the raising of the flag on the 28th November l912, when Albania was proclaimed an independent state. World66 rating: [rate it]