Vlorë 3-day itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Mosque of Neshat Pasha

   This late Ottoman-era mosque in Vlorë is known for its distinctive red exterior and traditional Islamic architecture. It remains an active place of worship and a local landmark.

2. Stop 2

   The House of Eqerem bej Vlora

   The House of Eqerem bej Vlora is a monument of cultural heritage.

3. Stop 3

   The House of Writer Petro Marko

   The residence of the writer Petro Marko is a monument of cultural heritage.

4. Stop 4

   Castle of Kanina

   Built in the old center of Vlore in the 3rd century BC. This castle has an area of 3,625 ha. It was rebuilt by Emperor Justinian in the 5th century BC. In Anna Komnenes' notes, she talked long about her father, Emperor Aleks', war against the Norman army.

5. Stop 5 · 52 min walk

   Flag Square & Independence Monument

   A massive socialist-realist monument celebrating the independence of Albania from the Ottoman empire in 1912.

6. Stop 6

   Ethnographic Museum

   Ethnographic Museum is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

Eat · Taverna Te LILO: Cheap and tasty traditional Albanian food. Their meat soup is amazing, both in taste and in price (250 lek). If you are feeling adventurous you can also try fried brain for 700 lek.

1. Stop 1

   Museum of Independence

   Museum of Independence is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

2. Stop 2 · 135 min walk

   Monastery of Saint Mary

   On an island and famous for its wooden path to the monastery. On the other side of the island, it is possible to see Flamingos.

3. Stop 3 · 293 min walk

   Orikum

   Ancient theatre of Orikum (1st century BC), Church of Marmiroi (Kisha e Marmiroit).

4. Stop 4 · 38 min walk

   Castle of Gjon Boçari

   Castle of Gjon Boçari is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

5. Stop 5 · 221 min walk

   Kropisht Castle

   built in the Roman period. It is composed of stones, 24x2x5 cm. The fortress was built in the shape of a square with an area of 250x180 m. For the most part, the widths of the stones were 1.2 m.

6. Stop 6 · 239 min walk

   Vlore Castle

   It was built in 1531 by Sultan Sulejman to protect Vlore from attack from the Venetian army. This castle was documented by Dr. Auerbahu in 1847 and was saved in the library archive of Innsbruck.

Eat · Sufllaqe - Vëllezërit Zeneli - Skelë: Sufllaqe - Vëllezërit Zeneli - Skelë is a listed stop in this neighborhood.

1. Stop 1

   Haxhi Ali Cave

   In a cliff, it is the biggest cave in Albania at 30 m long, 10 m wide and 10-15 m high.

2. Stop 2 · 213 min walk

   Narta Lagoon

   One of the most important lagoon in Albania. Connected with the sea by the way of a channel and, as such, are affected by the tides. It is well-known internationally because of the number of sea birds, which exceeds 48,700. For three species of sea birds, 1% of the total number find refuge here. In winter, more than 23% of the sea birds of Albania live in this area.

3. Stop 3 · 341 min walk

   Pashaliman Lagoon

   One of the most important lagoon in Albania. Connected with the sea by the way of a channel and, as such, are affected by the tides. Although small in size, is known for different kinds of ducks and for winter seabirds that migrate through Albania.

4. Stop 4 · 402 min walk

   Shushica River

   This has a length of about 80km and is also known by another name, Vlore River, because it traverses the valley of the same name.

5. Stop 5 · 298 min walk

   Vjosa River

   with the length of 76 km, it has served as a natural border between Fier (in the north) and Vlore. It was very practical to navigate between the two cities because the river generally passes through fields and flat land.

6. Stop 6 · 626 min walk

   Velça Caves

   These are part of the culture of the late Neolit culture of the 3rd millennium BC. Professor Marciani took notes about this cave, and speculated that it must have been lived in 1,000 years before Christ.

Eat · Restorant Tradicional Zgara: Restorant Tradicional Zgara is a listed stop in this neighborhood.