National Museum of Independence
Muzeu Kombëtar i Pavarësisë
The original office of the provisional government of 1912, preserving the office of Ismail Qemali and its meeting hall, and telling the story of Albania's independence and nation-building.
The two-storey building that houses the Independence Museum was the office of Albania's first provisional government, led by Ismail Qemali in 1912. It stands near the old port. The museum has reconstructed the prime minister's office, the meeting hall and the delegates' bedroom as they were, and displays documents, photographs, flags and other historical materials, explaining how the Declaration of Independence was signed. It is small, and a visit takes about 40 minutes. Admission is about 300 lek, and it is closed on Mondays. It is a short walk from the north end of the seafront promenade.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00 (summer); shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Vlorë Lungomare
- Kuzum Baba
- Muradie Mosque
- Independence Monument (Flag Square)
- Ethnographic Museum of Vlorë
- Kanina Castle
- Narta Lagoon
- Zvërnec Monastery