Museum of Apollonia, Archaeological museum in Pojan, Albania
The Museum of Apollonia occupies a 14th-century building that was formerly the monastery of St. Mary, entered through a double wooden door on the west side. It has seven pavilions, a gallery and two porticos; most of the collection is in six ground-floor rooms, with statues in an east portico and medieval frescoes in the refectory.
French archaeologists began systematic excavations at the ancient site in 1924. Their discoveries formed the foundation for the museum, which opened officially in 1958.
The museum displays objects that document life in the ancient city, from everyday items to valuable pieces. You see coins, statues, and gravestones that show how people here lived and died.
The museum sits about 8 kilometers west of Fier and is easily reached by car or taxi. The exhibits are labeled in multiple languages, and you should plan about 90 minutes for a visit.
The museum occupies a 14th-century former monastery of St. Mary, entered through a double wooden door on the west side. Medieval frescoes remain in the refectory, and fragments of inscriptions and spolia are set into the walls. A collection of medieval mosaics is also kept here.
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