Step Back in Time at Apollonia

Apollonia is an interesting destination to visit because it formerly rank among the most significant cities in the world. Gylakeia was the original name of the ancient town, which the Greeks founded on the central coast in 588 BCE. Later, the name was changed to Apollonia in honor of the Greek deity Apollo. The city previously housed significant temples, magnificent theaters, enormous libraries, and even a school of philosophy. Even if the buildings aren't visible in their full splendor now, you can glimpse the ruins and envision what they were like in their prime.

Some of the ruins, such as the theater and the spectacular columns of an important administration center, are still in great shape today. The area is surrounded by rolling green hills and olive groves – it’s easy to imagine why the Greeks wanted to settle here. There are even more ruins hidden underground that have yet to be excavated. But until work begins, the ruins that are there today provide a great insight into Albania’s past.