Apollonia attracts visitors throughout the year, while summer brings its largest tourist crowds.
Around 92,000 tourists visited the Apollonia Archaeological Park from January through August. The figure marks a 5% increase compared with the same period last year.
Visitors now come from every corner of the world, although Europeans make up the largest group.
“We recorded a 5% increase compared with last year. Tourists come from all over the world, except North Korea. Europeans make up the largest group,” Apollonia Museum director Admir Xhelaj told Report TV.
The archaeological museum inside the monastery displays numerous artifacts that archaeologists discovered during excavations.
Meanwhile, archaeological teams have continued their work during this period and have made new discoveries. For the past year, an Albanian-French project has excavated an area of 1,000 square meters at the Roman baths.
In addition, an Albanian-German project will continue excavations at the Shtyllas Temple.
“Archaeologists have found marble fragments that once covered the walls and floors. This monument must have been very luxurious for its time. They have also found fragments of frames and decorative elements. The monument covers almost 1,000 square meters. The team will fully uncover the temple as part of the ongoing project,” Xhelaj said.
Moreover, Apollonia’s historical treasures continue to attract international visitors. The ancient city remains a living testimony to Albania’s cultural heritage and a major attraction for the country’s tourism.
As archaeological teams uncover more of its history, Apollonia continues to expand its role as an important cultural and tourism destination.
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