Apollonia Archaeological Park
Parku Arkeologjik i Apolonisë
The ruins of an ancient city founded by Greeks in the 6th century BC. Octavian studied here, and its colonnades, theater, and the facade of its council hall stand scattered among the olive groves.
Apollonia lies near Fier, about 60 km from Berat. It was founded around 588 BC by settlers from Corinth and Corfu. In the Roman era it was a renowned center of learning, and the young Octavian (later Augustus) studied here. The site's signature feature is the rebuilt facade of the Monument of the Agonothetes (the council hall). Other remains include colonnades, a small theater, and city walls. The medieval Monastery of the Virgin Mary inside the site now houses an archaeological museum. The entrance fee is about 1,000 lek, and a visit takes 2 to 3 hours. It is often combined with a visit to Ardenica Monastery.
Opening hours
About 9:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Ardenica Monastery
- Byllis
- Çobo Winery
- Gorica Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church, Berat
- Onufri Iconographic Museum
- Berat Castle
- St. Michael's Church, Berat