Vlorë City Guide – Independence, Sea & Riviera Gateway
Vlorë is a coastal city in southern Albania where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea. It is historically important as the place where Albania declared independence in 1912, and today it is also a starting point for trips along the Albanian Riviera.
Top Museums & Cultural Sites in Vlorë
- Independence Museum – located in the building where Ismail Qemali declared Albania’s independence.
- Ethnographic Museum of Vlorë – a traditional house-museum that shows local clothing, crafts and lifestyle.
Other Things to Do
- Walk along the new seafront promenade with cafés and restaurants.
- Visit Zvernec Island (short trip) for nature and a small monastery.
- Continue south towards the Llogara Pass and Riviera beaches.
Practical Info
Vlorë is around 2.5–3 hours from Tirana by road. It’s a good place to combine culture, sea and road trips further south.