[Vlora on the Adriatic Sea
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Sazan dhe Karaburun , jane vatanet e mia .....
Vlora has a population of 100,000. Vlora is Albania's second largest port, it is also a fishing port and holiday resort.
In ancient times the city was known under the name of Aulon.
Vlora is located in southwestern Albania, on the coast of the Adriatic, the second major sea port after Durres.
The oldest traces of civilization in the area of Vlora date back
to the 6th century B.C. In the 4th century B.C., a stone wall is built which surrounds the town.
In ancient times, Vlora was known for its wine, olives, and salt, and became the main port of
Illyria after the fall of Apolonia and Oricum.
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During the Medieval age, the town's fate was linked with the Castle of Kanina.
In the year 1081 it was captured by the Normans, in 1205 by Venice, later it was handed
over to the German Hohenschtaufs, and in 1272 it was incorporated in the Kingdom of Arb'ria.
In the 14th century, Vlora was under the rule of the Balshaj, Albanian feudal family.
During this period the town was known for its metal craftsmen, sword makers, silk,
and extraction of salt. The town fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1417,
it was the first Adriatic port captured by them.
In the following centuries it was the center of the sanjak.
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[ Vlora Radhima Beach 0
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In 1531, Sultan Suleyman used the stones of Aulon to build a fortress near the town
(near the stadium in present Vlora) in a pentagon shape, with walls adapted for artillery fire.
Within the fortress were high stone buildings and houses. This structure and the Mosque of
Muradia (Xhamia e Muradi's) is believed to be designed by Sinan, an Ottoman architect of Albanian origin.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Vlora once again became a prosperous trade, importing, and exporting center.
Vlora was incorporated in Ali Pash' Tepelena's kingdom in 1812.
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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.
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[Vlora Palm Beach
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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.
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Vlora is a city with tradition of hospitality ,full of history and natural beauty.Vlora is one of the most beautiful places of the whole Mediterranean.Today Vlora has a population of est. 150.000.The city is growing rapidly and the tourist infrastructure is improving. With the superb climate and diverse beauty of the city more tourist are coming from around the world.
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When is the best time for travelling to Vlora? A very good question. A short trip just for swimming or a culture and wandering trip .
If you want to swim in the sea begin of May through September is the best time for travelling. In October the sea is still warm enough (20 C)
For making cultural trips April, May and September are the best months to visit Vlora. During the summer it is too hot for such activities.
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