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Discover Vlora like a local. You’ll want to go beyond the typical tourist sights and embrace the town’s authentic culture and hidden gems. Here’s a guide to experiencing Vlora through a local lens.

Highlights

• Internal visit of the National Museum of Indipendence
• External visit of Muradie Mosque
• Independence Monument and Aulona archeological site
• Old city and Ethnographic Museum

Description

Here's a refined version of your tour description: The tour begins with an internal visit to the National Museum of Indipendence, the historic site where Albania’s first Prime Minister declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. This significant monument is a cornerstone of Albanian history, cherished by Albanians around the world. After exploring the National Museum of Indipendence, we will head toward the old part of the city,stopping at the majestic Muradie Mosque, one of Vlora’s oldest and most renowned monuments. Following an external explanation of the mosque’s history and architecture, you’ll have some free time to take pictures and explore its interior. From there, we will continue past the historic Etem Bey House and arrive at Independence Monument, Vlora's central square and one of the most important public spaces in Albania. Every year, on November 28, the Albanian President raises the national flag here to commemorate the country’s independence. Just behind Independence Monument, we will visit the ancient City of Aulona, where you will discover the deep-rooted history of Vlora. Two significant landmarks, one iconic square. Afterward, we will walk through the old city streets to reach the Ethnographic Museum, where the tour will conclude with a look at the rich cultural heritage of Vlora and its people.

Includes

Accompanied by a certified national Albanian guide Entrance of the Indipendence palace and Ethnographic Museum. Internal guided visit of the Indipendence palace Internal guided visit of the Ethnographic Museum. Guided walking tour of Vlora old city External visit of the Muradie Mosque Visit of a local market

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