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APOLLONIA ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK & ARDENICA MONASTERY from Berat by 1001 AA
Duration
6 to 9 hours
Overview
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The Archaeological Park of Apollonia, a Greek colony with a strong Illyrian component, is a magical place. Its special atmosphere is created by a combination of the unique monuments, archaeology and landscape, difficult to find anywhere in Mediterranean. The ancient city of Apollonia is one of the best known and important classical cities in the country. The site is an important destination for cultural tourism, a gastronomic and landscape attaction, and should be considered a potential resource to enhance the local economy.
This is a full day trip in this archaeological park and to monastery of Ardenica
in the afternoon.
The Monastery of Ardenica is located close to Kolonja. It is a Byzantine structure occupying a surface area of about 2,500 m². This monument consists of the Saint Mary Church, the Saint Triad chapel, the konake, the oil mill, the oven and the stall. In the center is situated the Church of St. Mary, partly built with pumice stones brought from Apollonia.
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