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Topic: The most amazing places in albania

Subject: English

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Worked by: Inis Xhyra

Rezarta Matoshi

Amarildo Hasa

Odeta Klosi

Onejda Dema
SIGHTS TO VISIT IN VLORE
1.Sazan Island 8.Kanine Castle

2.Lagoon of Narta 9.Flag Square

3.Muradie Mosque 10.Marmiroi Church

4.Oricum

5.Karaburun Peninsula

6.Zvernec Island

7.Independence Monument
Vlorë or Vlora (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈvlɔɾə]) is a municipality in the southwest of Albania
with an estimated population of 130,827 in an area of 647.94 km2 (250.17 sq mi). It is the
administrative center of the homonymous municipality seat of the County of Vlorë.

Geographically, the city is located on the Bay of Vlorë and the foothills of the Ceraunian
Mountains at the Strait of Otranto along the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean
Sea. Its climate is profoundly affected by the sea and therefore it experiences a Mediterranean
climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Historically, the city was founded as Aulon as an Ancient Greek colony in Illyria and was
centuries later conquered by the Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Venetians and Ottomans.
Between the 18th and 19th centuries, the Albanian people gathered both spiritual and
intellectual strength for national consciousness which conclusively led to the Albanian
Renaissance. Thus, it was in the 20th century when the Albanian Declaration of Independence
was proclaaimed following the Assembly of Vlorë on the 28th of November 1912.

Culturally and economically, the city is one of the most significant cities of southern Albania and
the region of Labëria which is traditionally popular for its traditions and folklore. It is served by
the Port of Vlorë, the SH8 highway and the A2 motorway representing a section of the Adriatic–
Ionian Corridor as well as the Pan-European Corridor VIII. Inis Xhyra
The modern name for the city in Albanian
is Vlorë (indefinite form) and Vlora
(definite form), pronounced as [ˈvlɔɾə]
and [ˈvlɔra]. In Gheg Albanian it is known
as Vlonë and Vlona, pronounced as
[ˈvlɔnə] and [ˈvlɔna].[3] Vlorë was
created in antiquity as a Greek colony in
the territory of Illyria. Its first name was
Aulón (Greek: Αυλών, also the name in
modern Katharevousa), meaning
"channel, glen" and possibly a translation
of another indigenous name.[4] The
medieval and modern Greek name is
Avlonas (Αυλώνας Aulōnas [avˈlonas],
accusative Αυλώνα Aulōna [avˈlona]),
and is the source of the Latin Aulona,
Italian name Valona (also used in other
languages) and of the obsolete English
Avlona.[5][6] During the Ottoman era the
city of Vlorë was known in Turkish as Inis Xhyra
Avlonya.
In Vlorë there are three functioning museums: the Independence Museum, the Historic Museum
and the Ethnographic Museum of Vlorë.] Each museum discovers different characteristics of the
Vloran history. Vlora host also the Shevqet Musaraj Library. Vlorë is home to different architectural
styles that represent influential periods in its history. The architecture is influenced by Illyrian,
Greek, Roman, Italian and Communist architecture. In the 21st century, Vlorë has turned into a
modern city, with modern new buildings and many green spaces. The Lungomare Vlora Waterfront
Project is currently under construction.House of Ismail Bej Vlora
Karaburun Peninsula is located in the Southern of Albania where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian
Sea.
Flag's Square is the main plaza in Vlorë, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence.
Independence Monument is found in the Flag's Square
Kaninë Castle was built on the site of an ancient settlement, one of the oldest in the Vlora region.
Marmiroi Church is mentioned in historical records for the first time in 1307. It is thought to have
been built in the 12th or 13th century.
Muradie Mosque was built in 1537 by the Ottoman Turkish architect Mimar Sinan during the
rulership of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Oricum was an ancient city at the south end of the Bay of Vlorë. The city is an Archaeological Park
of Albania.
Sazan Island it is strategically located between the Strait of Otranto and the entrance to the Bay of
Vlorë. More than half of the island's surrounding marine area forms part of the Karaburun-Sazan
National Marine Park. Inis Xhyra
Zvërnec Island is nearly all covered with tall pine trees and is just east of a much smaller island. It
contains the well preserved 13th-14th century Byzantine Zvërnec Monastery.
Tourism has become a major
industry in recent years, with many
hotels, recreational centers, and
vast beaches. The city has a good
view over the Bay of Vlorë, which is
considered the frontier between the
Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea. The
Island of Sazan is close by, at the
entrance to the bay. Italy is just 80
kilometres (50 miles) away. With
300 sunny days per year is a good
location to stay for business or
vacations. Some nearby beaches
include Palasë, Dhermi, Vuno,
Himara, Qeparo and Borsh. The bay
offers good conditions for navigation
at sea and anchorage of ships.
Other attractions include food, wine,
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mountains and sports.
Sazan (definite Albanian form: Sazani) is an island
inside the Mediterranean Sea in southern Albania. It
is the largest island in Albania and strategically
located between the Strait of Otranto and the
entrance to the Bay of Vlorë, forming the border
between the Adriatic and Ionian Sea. The island has
a surface area of 5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi) with a length
of 4.8 km (3.0 mi), width of 2 km (1.2 mi) and a
coastline of about 15 km (9.3 mi).[4]

In addition to being the largest

island in Albania, it is a military
zone and sometimes in clear
weather it is visible from the coast
of Salento, Italy in the west. The
island was open to the public in
July 2015.[5] 2,721.87 hectares
(6,725.9 acres) of the territory of
the island's surrounding marine
area became part of the
Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park in Inis Xhyra
2010
 The Lagoon of Narta (Albanian: Laguna e is situated within the boundaries
Nartës) is a lagoon of the Adriatic Sea on the of the Vjosa-Narta Protected
Mediterranean Sea in the central coast of Landscape and has been
Albania. The lagoon extends north of the Bay of recognised as an important Bird
Inis Xhyra Vlorë on the eastern shore of the Strait of and Plant Area of international
importance. It is formed by the
Otranto and is separated from the sea by a
constant accumulation of solid
narrow littoral strip, consisting of an alluvial
flow of the Vjosa River, which
dune. It has a surface area of 41.8 km2 (16.1 originates within the Pindus
sq mi) with a maximal depth of 1.5 m (4.9 ft). Mountains close to the border
between Albania and Greece.

The lagoon is named after the

village of Nartë, which is found
on the lagoon's southern shores.
Within the lagoon, there are two
islands located, with Zvërnec
Island being the largest. A
wooden footbridge connects
mainland to the island, where a
13th-century monastery is
located. At least 34,800 wintering
birds can be counted on the
lagoon.
 Muradie mosque
The Muradie Mosque or Lead Mosque
is a Cultural Monument of Albania,
located in Vlorë. The mosque was
built in 1537 by the famous Ottoman
Turkish architect Mimar Sinan during
the rulership of Sultan Suleiman the
Magnificent.

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The mosque is located in downtown
The structure consists of the
Vlora on a central square, surrounded
main building and the minaret.
on all four sides with roads. It is The former is about 10 to 11
located on west of Sadik Zotaj, south square meters while the
of Lef Sallata and east of Papa Kristo minaret has a length of 18
Negovani streets. metres. In the past, it also had
a portico which has been
destroyed later. The mosque
has a dome with a supporting
polygon raised base, arched
windows and classical
triangular forms topping the
side walls. The brick work of
the Muradie mosque has layers
with two different brick colors.
Muradie mosuqe
 Oricum
Oricum was an ancient Greek
city in the northern part of
Epirus (modern south Albania),
at the south end of the Bay of
Vlorë. The city is an
Archaeological Park of Albania.

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Of the many archaeological
treasures in Albania,the ancient
port of Oricum is arguably one of
the most intriguing. This forgotten
city played a crucial role in Julius
Caesar’s ascent to total
domination. Yet during the better
part of the 20th century, the
communist regime isolated
Albania from the rest of the world.
Archaeologists are only now
scratching the surface of the site’s
potential.
Oricum
The Karaburun Peninsula (Albanian: Gadishulli i
Karaburunit) is a peninsula of the Mediterranean Sea
located in Southern and Southeastern Europe, which is
almost completely surrounded by both the Adriatic Sea
to the north and the Ionian Sea to the south. It is
located in Southwestern Albania along the Albanian
Ionian Sea Coast, whereas the Strait of Otranto
separates it from Italy. The Strait of Mezokanal
separates the peninsula from Sazan Island, while in the
southeast stretches the Bay of Vlorë.In terms of
geology, the Rrëza e Kanalit on the peninsula represent
the continuation of the Ceraunian Mountains, which is
the highest and most extensive mountain range system
that extends parallel to the Ionian Sea.Karaburun
peninsula is sometimes called Ceraunian Peninsula due
to the name of the mountain range. Created during the
mesozoic era of the cretaceous and paleogene period,
the crests of the mountain range form a northwest-
southeast line with a series of distinct peaks along its
irregular structure that are broken apart by steep and
unequally slopes.
The highest peaks are namely, the Maja Çaderës, Maja e
Zvërnec Island is an island within the
Narta Lagoon in southern Albania.The
island is nearly all covered with tall pine
trees and is just east of a much smaller
island. It is 430m in length and has a
maximum width of 300m. Zvërnec Island
is connected to the mainland by a 270m
long wooden bridge.

The island is a tourist attraction because

it contains the well preserved 13th-14th
century Byzantine Zvërnec
Monastery.Near the island lies the
village that bears the same name. The
island has an area about 9 hectares
The Monument of Independence
is a monument in Vlorë, Albania,
dedicated to the Albanian
Declaration of Independence and
worked by Albanian sculptors,
Muntaz Dhrami and Kristaq Rama.It
is found in the Flag's Plaza, near the
building where the first Albanian
government worked in 1913.In the
center of the monument is the
sculpture of Ismail Qemali, the
leader of the Albanian national
movement and founder of
Independent Albania.
Kaninë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e
Kaninës) is a castle in the village Kaninë
near Vlorë, in southwestern Albania.

HistoryEdit
This castle was built in the village with the
same name which is about 6 kilometres (4
mi) from Vlorë. The castle rises on the side
of the Shushica Mountain, about 380
metres (1,250 ft) above sea level. The
castle was built on the site of an ancient
settlement, one of the oldest in the Vlora
region. The castle is believed to have been
erected in the 3rd century B.C. In the 4th
century B.C. the castle was transformed
into a fortress town. In the 6th century
A.D. the castle was reconstructed by
Justinian I. The castle was the center of
the Principality of Valona in the 14th
century.

The settlement covers an area of 3.6

hectares
Albania’s Independence was declared on November 28th
in Vlora, thus marking the most significant moment in the
history of Albania. As the place that saw the entire
National Independence movement take place, Flag Square
in Vlora is one of the most important squares in the
country. You will see the Independence Monument right in
the center of the square. It reveals the masterful work of
the most renowned national sculptors: Muntaz Dhrami,
Kristaq Rama and Shaban Hadëri.

The most prominent figure, among the ones in the bronze

sculptural complex, is Ismail Qemali, the main architect of
the Independence movement and Albania’s first Prime
Minister. The monument is 17 meters in height with a
large bronze flag waving in its very center.

In the Flag Square you will also notice the Flagpole

Monument, a sculpture decorated with the date of
Independence Day and the eagle, the national symbol.
Another very significant monument is Ismail Qemali’s
tomb, located right behind the Flagpole Monument.
Visiting this tomb may be a nice opportunity to honor the Odeta Klosi
most important figure of Albania’s history.
Marmiroi church (Albanian: Kisha e
Marmiroit) is a church near Pashaliman,
Vlorë County, Albania. It is a Cultural
Monument of Albania
The church is mentioned in historical
records for the first time in 1307. Since
it has no narthex, and because of other
similarities to other similar churches in
Bulgaria and former Yugoslavia, it is
thought to have been built in the 12th or
13th century AD, although some
researchers have put its construction
period in the 10th century. The most
accredited hypothesis is that it was
dedicated to Saint Mary.[

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