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Apollonia
Sight / excavation
The city of Apollonia was founded as early as 588 BC. Founded by the Dorians near the town of Fier and dedicated to the god Apollo. From 229 BC The city fell to the Romans and flourished as part of the province of Macedona. The river changed its course after an earthquake, the port silted up and the city lost its importance before being abandoned in the 6th century. The Shën Meri monastery was founded as early as the 9th century and the monastery church was built in the 14th century. It can be visited and also houses some finds. Excavations began as early as 1904. The remains of the meeting room, the Odeon, the great Stoa, the Temple of Diana and much more have already been uncovered and can of course also be visited. 08.09.2016: PoiBesuc 06/2016 | The ancient site and the monastery are absolutely worth seeing and worth a visit or Umweg.Das on the premises located restaurant has recommended diet.
ADDRESS
9301 Pojan SH66
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Things to see in the area
Parkplatz
Oberer Parkplatz der römischen Ausgrabung Apollonia. [ click for more information ]
Parkplatz SH66
Parking lot for visiting the Apollonia archaeological site without any facilities. [ click for more information ]
Apollonia Visitor Parking Area
The car park is not far from the motorway, at the end of a new feeder road usable 1 January - 31 December [ click for more information ]
Camping Camper Apollonia 2023
A very basic campsite is open April - October [ click for more information ]