Three great places to visit are the Historic Museums in Vlora. The following information is current, having visited all sites in 2022.
There are three historic museums in Vlora, the National Museum of Independence, The Historical Museum of Artifacts, and the Ethnographic Museum.
The National Museum of Independence
Albania declared independence on November 28, 1912.
From the front balcony of this now historic museum, Ismail Qemali raised the Albanian flag.
Throughout the museum are many historical facts, presented with photographs. As well as several antique pieces of furniture.
On this website, there is an excellent description of the museum. However, the building exterior has changed since that article.
On this website is a detailed article about the Independence of Albania. It is very interesting for history buffs!
They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM until 5 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
During the Summer they are open on Mondays from 8 AM until 11 AM and again from 5 PM to 10 PM.
In addition, they are closed on Mondays for the rest of the year.
The ticket price is 300 Leke or 2.50 euros.
They are located between the Port of Vlora, the University, and across from KFC. Their physical location is Here.
If you want to get to the museum on the Vlora City Bus take any Uji Ftohte bus. Check out this post and the map is below.
Get off by Mon Cheri Coffee Shop.
The Historical Museum of Artifacts
The Historical Museum of Artifacts takes you on an archeological journey through the history of Vlora and the surrounding area.
The original church bell from Kanina castle is located within.
Along with many antiquities of Vlora history, dating back to the Neolithic period.
They are open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM.
The ticket costs 100 lek.
One of the most interesting museums in Vlora is the Ethnographic Museum.
This museum is about the way people used to live.
Within the museum, separate rooms and areas are depicting the different ways of life.
Some examples are:
The separate gathering rooms for men and women.
A room for the Fisherman and the Blacksmith.
Another area for various ceramic pottery.
In addition to a room to depict their crafts and woolen rugs. This is my favorite room!
Because photographs are forbidden in this museum, here is a website to view the interior of the museum.
They are open Tuesday thru Friday from 8 AM until 4 PM.
As well as Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM until 2 PM.
Unfortunately, they are closed on Mondays.
The ticket price is 200 Lek.
The Museum is located across the street from the Historical Museum of Artifacts, in the square with Sophie Caffe.
It is an inconspicuous building. The location on the map is Here.
Behind this museum is the colorful tourist street area.
In conclusion, there are three great historical museums in Vlora to visit and learn about the history and peoples of Vlora and Albania.
I hope you can visit them while you are here.
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