Vlorë
Vlorë | |
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Municipality and city | |
UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code | 9400 |
Area code | +355 (0) 33 |
Seaport | Port of Vlorë |
Motorways | |
Highways | |
Vehicle registration | VL |
Website | vlora |
Vlorë (
The coastal area of Vlorë was one of those
Between the 18th and 19th centuries, the
Vlorë is one of the most significant cities of southern Albania and the region of Labëria which is traditionally noted for its culture, traditions and folklore. Vlorë is served by the Port of Vlorë, the SH8 highway, and the A2 motorway, collectively representing part of the Adriatic–Ionian Corridor and the Pan-European Corridor VIII.
Name
The city took its name from
Vlorë developed from the ancient Aulon-a through the evolution of the
The medieval and modern Greek name is Avlónas (Αυλώνας Aulṓnas
History
Historical affiliations
Ancient Greeks
Roman Empire, 226 BCE–286
Byzantine Empire, 286-c. 705
South Slavs, c. 705–784
Byzantine Empire, 784–1204
Despotate of Epirus, 1204-1346
Principality of Valona, 1346–1417
League of Lezhë 1443-1478
Ottoman Empire, 1417–1691
Republic of Venice, 1691–1698
Ottoman Empire, 1698–1912
Independent Albania, 1912–1914
Principality of Albania, 1915–1917
Italian protectorate over Albania, 1917–1920
Principality of Albania, 1920–1925
Albanian Republic, 1925–1928
Albanian Kingdom, 1928–1939
Kingdom of Albania, 1939–1943
Albanian Kingdom, 1943–1944
Democratic Government of Albania, 1944–1946
People's Socialist Republic of Albania, 1946–1992
Albania, 1992–present
Early history
The coastal area of Vlorë was one of those Illyrian sites that had experienced pre-urban activity beginning from the 11th–10th centuries BCE.[18] During the period of Euboean colonization of the area (early 8th century BC) the bay of Vlorë was associated with several Heroic traditions and the foundation of several settlements there,[19] as the toponym Aulon suggest which is also known in local Eubean toponimity.[20]
Due to its strategic position on the
The archaeological site of Triport has been identified with ancient
Aulon (Avlona) became an episcopal see in the 5th century. Among the known bishops are Nazarius in 458 and Soter in 553 (Daniele Farlati, Illyricum sacrum, VII, 397–401). The diocese at that time belonged to the papal Pentarchy. In 733, it was annexed with the eastern Illyricum, to the Patriarchate of Constantinople, and yet it is not mentioned in any Notitiae Episcopatuum of that Church. The bishopric had probably been suppressed for though the Bulgarians had been in possession of this country for some time, Avlona is not mentioned in the "Notitiae episcopatuum" of the Bulgarian Archbishopric of Ohrid.
During the Roman period, a Latin see was established and Eubel (Hierarchia catholica medii aevi, I, 124) mentions several of its bishops.[28]
Aulon, no longer being a residential bishopric, is today listed by the Catholic Church as a titular see, a suffragan bishop of Durrës, being distinguished from a Greek titular see called Aulon by the use for it of the adjective Aulonitanus, while the adjective regarding the Aulon in Euboea (Ionian Greece) is Aulonensis.[30] The diocese was nominally restored as Latin titular bishopric Aulon, or Valona in Curiate Italian; from 1925 it was (als) named Aulona in Latin and/or Italian, since 1933 it's only Aulon in Latin, Aulona in Italian. It was a bishopric from the fifth century until Bulgarian rule.
Middle Ages
In the 11th and 12th century, Vlorë played an instrumental role in the conflicts between the Byzantine Empire and Norman Kingdom of Sicily.[15] Following Norman occupation, they ruled for only four years and established a Latin church episcopal see in Vlorë.[15][31] In 1321 the city being under Byzantine control was attacked by a Venetian fleet under Giovanni Michiel as a result costing the lives of many of its Greek inhabitants.[32] Vlorë served as capital of the Principality of Valona, initially a Serbian vassal state and later, independent Christian state from 1346 to 1417.[33][34]
The
In 1426, the Ottomans supported the settlement of a
Albanian Renaissance
Between the 18th and 19th centuries, cultural developments, widely attributed to
On November 28, 1912,
Communist Albania
During the
After World War II, with Albania ruled by a
In 1997, Vlorë was the center of the 1997 Albanian civil unrest after the collapse of several fraudulent investment schemes that led to the downfall of the Sali Berisha administration.
Geography
Vlorë is situated on the
Climate
According to the
During the 1961–1990 period, on average per year, there were 82 days with more than 1 mm (0.039 in) of rainfall, 26 days with thunders, five days with hail, and one day of snowfall.[45]
Climate data for Vlorë | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13.2 (55.8) |
13.9 (57.0) |
15.9 (60.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
23.2 (73.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
29.7 (85.5) |
29.8 (85.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
22.8 (73.0) |
18.2 (64.8) |
14.5 (58.1) |
21.2 (70.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
15 (59) |
19 (66) |
22 (72) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
22 (72) |
19 (66) |
15 (59) |
12 (54) |
17 (63) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4.8 (40.6) |
5.3 (41.5) |
6.6 (43.9) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.2 (55.8) |
16.6 (61.9) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.3 (64.9) |
15.9 (60.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
9.5 (49.1) |
6.3 (43.3) |
11.4 (52.5) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 113.5 (4.47) |
86.3 (3.40) |
90.4 (3.56) |
65.3 (2.57) |
56.8 (2.24) |
19.1 (0.75) |
12.4 (0.49) |
21.1 (0.83) |
69.2 (2.72) |
124.1 (4.89) |
138.4 (5.45) |
145.0 (5.71) |
941.6 (37.08) |
Average precipitation days | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 120 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 133.3 | 147.9 | 173.6 | 225.0 | 272.8 | 318.0 | 368.9 | 344.1 | 279.0 | 210.8 | 117.0 | 99.2 | 2,689.6 |
Mean daily sunshine hours | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
Source 1: NOAA[45]
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Source 2: [44][48] |
Economy
The city of Vlorë remains a major seaport and commercial centre, with a significant
Vlorë is a vibrant coastal city with a well-developed and modern housing infrastructure. The city offers a variety of residential areas ranging from the coast and going inland. Vlorë is divided into three economic zones.[49] The Free Economic Zone TEDA Vlorë has a strategic location, some 151 kilometres (94 miles) away from the capital Tirana. The Land and Environmental Information is located in a flat, saline land, partially covered by Soda Forest. The area is suitable for industrial and environmentally friendly development. The Industrial development inside the zone eligible activities that can be developed in TEDA are: industrial, processing, commercial, goods storage, light industry, electronics, auto parts manufacturing, and port related activities. The Labor market: Official data from 2014 reported the employable labor force in Vlora at 125,954, of which 84,836 are currently employed. 35% of the labor force in Vlora has a high school degree, while 17% has a university degree.
According to the
Tourism which has always been a driving force for the city's economy has become a major industry in recent years, with many hotels, recreational centers, and vast beaches. The city has a good view over the
In April 2024, it was reported that Jared Kushner, son-in-law and former aide to US President Donald Trump, planned to build a resort in the city as part of plans of his company, Affinity Partners, to invest in the Balkans.[52]
Infrastructure
Transport
Vlorë lies on the north–south transportation corridor of Albania and is served by a network of motorways and highways connecting the city to other parts of Albania. The preceding
Vlorë is served by the Port of Vlorë, the second busiest port in Albania, located in the northern part of the city's coast.
The
The
Education
Vlora is home to the second largest university in Albania. The
There are three journals based in the University of Vlora. There is also a scientific journal published quarterly in Albanian: Buletini Shkencor i Universitetit te Vlorës. Since 2008 it is home to the Academicus International Scientific Journal,[64] a peer-reviewed scientific publication in the English language founded by Arta Musaraj.[65]
Besides the state university there are two private universities, namely
Demography
Population history of Vlorë in selected periods | ||||||
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Year | 1923[67] | 1927[67] | 1938[67] | 1989[42] | 2001[42] | 2011[6] |
Pop. | 5,942 | 6,210 | 9,948 | 71,662 | 77,652 | 79,513 |
±% p.a. | — | +1.11% | +4.38% | +3.95% | +0.67% | +0.24% |
Source: [67] |
As per the Institute of Statistics estimate from the 2011 census, there were 79,513 people residing in Vlorë and 104,827 in the municipality of Vlorë, constituting the third most populous city and fifth most populous municipality of Albania.[1][6] The estimated population density of Vlorë Municipality was at 169.9 inhabitants per square kilometre.[1] The population of Vlorë had increased from 71,662 in 1989 to 79,513 in 2011, while a decline of the population of Vlorë Municipality from 114,497 to 104,827 was highlighted.[42]
The constitution defines Albania as a secular country with no
Culture
Vlorë is geographically and culturally encompassed in the historical region of
Vlorë is home to many cultural and historical sites that also relate to the founding of Albania. The Monument of Independence is located on the Flag's Square and commemorates the Albanian independence from the Ottoman Empire.[76] Museum of Independence is housed in a 19th-century building, where the founding fathers of Albania signed the Declaration of Independence.[77] Its balcony is considered a symbol of freedom, victory and resilience of the Albanians to prevent the occupation of their motherland.[77]
Located in a 19th-century mansion, the Ethnographic Museum close to the Museum of Independence displays the ethnographic heritage of Vlorë and its surrounding region.[77] The History Museum at the Perlat Rexhepi Street is another museum exhibiting among others artefacts from the nearby archaeological sites of the Illyrians and Ancient Greeks.[77] A museum dedicated to the historical Jewish population of Vlorë is planned to open in the historical center of Vlorë.[78][79]
Among the most outstanding religious sites in Vlorë are the
The oldest and most popular first division team based in Vlorë is the football club
International relations
Vlorë is twinned with:
- Hollywood, Florida, United States[80]
- Yangzhou, China[81]
See also
Notes
- ^ The municipality of Vlorë consists of the administrative units of Novoselë, Orikum, Qendër Vlorë, Shushicë and Vlorë.[1][4][5] The population of the municipality results from the sum of the listed administrative units in the former as of the 2011 Albanian census.[1][6]
- ^ The estimation for the administrative unit of Vlorë is to be taken into consideration.[6]
- ^ Vlorë is also known as Vlonë (pronounced [ˈvlonə]; definite: Vlona) in Gheg Albanian.[9]
- ^ "town that is the second seaport of Albania. It was strategically important during the Roman period and in the 11th to the 12th-century wars between Normans and the Byzantine Empire" (EB editors 2016) .
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Further reading
- Nagle, Robert (2002). "East European Experiments—Tourism/Tourist Information about Vlore (Vlore) Albania". Imaginary Planet Home. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- "Vlorë". The Columbia Encyclopedia. 2004.
- "Vlorë or Vlora, Ital. Valona, ancient Aulon". Crystal Reference Encyclopedia. 2001.
- Bowden, William (2003). Epirus Vetus: The Archaeology of a Late Antique Province (Duckworth Archaeology). Bloomsbury Academic. p. 14. ISBN 0-7156-3116-0.
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 65–66.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Vailhé, Siméon (1912). "Valona". Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 15.
External links
- vlora.gov.al – Official Website (in Albanian)