Visit with myTour The Archaeological Site of Bylis and The Monastery of Ardenica

Departing from Fier at 09:00 am, we'll reach The Archaeological Site of Bylis in less than 1 hour. During the Roman period and that of late antiquity, the city underwent changes in accordance with the new conditions created, Bylisi was transformed into a colony city of Rome. During this period, monuments were added to its architecture such as baths, the altar of Augustus, houses from the Roman period, etc. In the period of late antiquity, Bylis became an important episcopal centre, as the last bishop of Apollonia settled in Bylis. During this time, a new defensive wall was built, which limited the city to 10 ha. The most important monuments of this period are 5 basilicas, among which, one is in the framework of an episcopal complex. The city was destroyed by barbarian invasions in 586.Today, the ancient city of Bylis, thanks to numerous archaeological excavations and restorations, is one of the most important ancient centers of our country with 21 monuments from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Late Antiquity periods
After the visit to The Archaeological Site of Bylis, the tour continues with a visit to the Ardenica Monastery, built in 1282 by the Byzantine emperor Andronicus.
Here we find the Church of Saint Mary, the Chapel of Saint Trinity, the mill, and stalls for the animals. A place that exudes sacredness, starting with the few gardens in the courtyard and inside wall murals. This place was where the wedding of the Albanian national hero, Skanderbeg, was held on April 21, 1451.