National Museum of Independence
Vlora, Albania

National Museum of Independence

Type: muzej

An attractive old building in the heart of the hotel zone that once served as the seat of the first government of independent Albania. Inside is housed a rich collection of memorabilia from the years leading up to the declaration of independence in 1912 — photographs, documents, personal belongings of Ismail Qemali and other founding fathers of the nation. The place is almost pilgrimage-like for Albanians. Note the unusual opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-12pm and 5pm-10pm, Sunday 6pm-10pm.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~2.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket price is symbolic and paid on-site. The museum showcases the history of the Albanian national revival and independence since 1912.

Parking nearby

Parking Go

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (155m)

Address: Vlora

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking 24h

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (301m)

Address: Rruga Shyqyri Ali Merka, Vlora

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +355 69 526 2194

Parkim privat

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

Address: FF2Q+MMQ, Rr. Shyqyri Alimerko, Vlora

Phone: +355 69 620 4263

parking. fatjon

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (436m)

Address: FF3Q+MV9, Rruga Murat Tërbaçi, Vlora

Parking private Vlore

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (606m)

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +355 68 344 8129

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