What to see in Vlora
Gateway to the Albanian Riviera and the city where Albania's independence was declared
Top attractions in Vlora
A selection of places with detailed guides: what they are, how long to plan and how to get there.
Narta Lagoon
Albania's second-largest lagoon spanning 42 km² – home to a colony of 3,000 greater flamingos
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Zvërnec Monastery
13th–14th century Byzantine monastery on a lagoon island, linked to shore by a 270 m bridge
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Kanina Castle
Illyrian fortress from the 3rd century BC at 380 m – the best panoramic point above Vlora Bay
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Flag Square
Vlora's main square – the site where Albanian independence was proclaimed in 1912
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Independence Museum
Albania's first museum, housed in the building where the country's first government met in 1912
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Muradie Mosque
A 16th-century mosque attributed to architect Mimar Sinan – a Cultural Monument of Albania
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How to plan your sightseeing
Pick the places you want to see, check the map and build a practical route for the day.
Choose a place
Decide on a format — history, views, nature or shrines.
Read the guide
What to see, how long to plan and when to go.
Connect a route
Group nearby places into one day and add transport.
Hit the road
Save the guide offline and set off sightseeing.