Independence Square (Sheshi i Flamurit)
Vlora, Albania

Independence Square (Sheshi i Flamurit)

Type: trg

The central square of old Vlorë (Sheshi i Flamurit / Flag Square), dominated by an impressive socialist realist monument to Albanian independence from 1912. Next to the monument stands the spot where the Albanian flag was raised for the first time on November 28, 1912 — today marked by a modest concrete statue featuring a double-headed eagle. At the northern end of the square is the tomb of Ismail Qemali, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the first Prime Minister of Albania. Most beautiful in the early evening when the monuments are illuminated.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Public square with free access, open throughout the day. Ideal place for a walk and sightseeing in the central part of Vlorë.

Parking nearby

NEOM Ap+G

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (338m)

Address: FFFQ+7FW, Rruga Ate Kristo Negovani, Vlora

Emperor Garage

Open until 20:00 garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (390m)

Address: Rruga Zenel Gjoleka, Vlora

Opening hours: 08:00–20:00

Phone: +355 67 749 7129

Samochód

garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (512m)

Address: FF8R+CGH, Vlora

Nearby restaurants

Price:
Holiday

Holiday

Open until 22:00
⭐ 4.20 27 reviews 94m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: FF9R+W5V, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 837 8886

Opening hours: 07:00–22:00

Fast Food Everest

Fast Food Everest

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.90 59 reviews 170m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: Lagjia 28 Nëntori, Rruga: "Anita Bitri" Vlorë, Albania vlore

Phone: +355 67 755 6394

Opening hours: 09:00–23:00

Fast Food Fredi

Fast Food Fredi

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.60 20 reviews 172m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: FF9R+M3G, Rruga Ate Kristo Negovani, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 555 7629

Opening hours: 08:00–00:00

Amos Lounge Bar

Amos Lounge Bar

Open until 23:00
⭐ 3.80 130 reviews 224m

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bar

Address: Rruga Ceno Sharra Nr 11, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 925 5529

Opening hours: 07:30–23:00

𝐀𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞

𝐀𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.50 271 reviews 236m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: Muradie mosque, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 776 2144

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–00:00 Tuesday: 12:00–00:00 Wednesday: 12:00–00:00 Thursday: Closed Friday: 12:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:00–00:00 Sunday: 12:00–00:00
Cᥲsᥲ Gᥲιᥲ bყ Chᥱf Skᥱrdιs

Cᥲsᥲ Gᥲιᥲ bყ Chᥱf Skᥱrdιs

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.40 1311 reviews 243m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

€€

Address: Rruga Justin Godar 120, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 305 8308

Opening hours: 07:30–23:00

Pizza Il Sole

Pizza Il Sole

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.80 338 reviews 247m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: Rruga Cano Sharra, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 857 8423

Opening hours: 12:00–00:00

Restorant Tradicional SIAR

Restorant Tradicional SIAR

⭐ 4.40 331 reviews 252m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: FFCR+VWM, Rruga Justin Godar, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 374 4777

Hallall PIZZA VLORA

Hallall PIZZA VLORA

Open until 22:00
⭐ 4.70 75 reviews 273m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: FF9R+77F, Rruga Onufri, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 224 3711

Opening hours: 10:00–22:00

PIZZA Napoli

PIZZA Napoli

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.30 46 reviews 277m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: Vlora

Phone: +355 69 444 7980

Opening hours: 09:00–23:00

Pizzeria Il Girasole

Pizzeria Il Girasole

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.80 100 reviews 370m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: Rruga Hajredin Haxhiraj, Vlora

Phone: +355 68 564 5699

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:00–23:00 Tuesday: 11:00–23:00 Wednesday: 11:00–23:00 Thursday: 11:00–23:00 Friday: 11:00–23:00 Saturday: 11:00–23:00 Sunday: Closed
Restorant Pizzeri Kristal

Restorant Pizzeri Kristal

Open 24 hours
⭐ 3.90 86 reviews 395m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

Address: FF8R+R6V, Rruga Hajredin Haxhiraj, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 578 8647

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Oaz Food, Coffee, kid zone

Oaz Food, Coffee, kid zone

Open until 22:00
⭐ 4.40 53 reviews 468m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 08.06.2026

bar

Address: Unnamed, Road, Vlorë

Phone: +355 68 433 6996

Opening hours: 07:30–22:00