Apollonia Archaeological Park, Fier County, Albania

Apollonia Archaeological Park

Fier County, Albania

Apollonia Archaeological Park in Fier County, Albania, near the village of Pojan, preserves the ruins of an ancient Greek colony founded around 588 BC by settlers from Corinth and Corfu on Illyrian lands along the Vjosë River, about 10 km inland from the Adriatic.

It thrived as a major trade, cultural, and philosophical center through Hellenistic and Roman times, featuring notable structures like the Bouleuterion, Odeon, triumphal arch, library, baths with mosaics, a Byzantine basilica, amphitheater, and necropolis, often compared to Pompeii for its intact yet partially excavated remains.

Designated a protected park in 2003 and a UNESCO tentative site, it offers stunning hilltop views, a modern museum with artifacts, and attracts visitors for its historical significance, though past vandalism and ongoing excavations highlight preservation needs.

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PFCC+9FP, Pojan, Albania

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