Discover Fier County: Culture, Theatre and Apollonia

Fier County can be explored through specific cultural venues, theatrical events and significant historical sites. In Fier, these themes become visible at various cultural venues: the Historical Museum and the “Vilson Kilica” Gallery of Arts represent different forms of cultural interpretation, while the Bylis Theatre and the “Apollon” Theatre Festival showcase the performing arts. This picture is complemented by the Apollonia Archaeological Park, which preserves historic buildings and artistic artefacts.

Culture

The Fier Historical Museum has been housed in its current two-storey building in the Kastriot district since 18 July 1978. More than 70 percent of its archaeological pavilion consists of original objects. The ethnographic exhibition presents regional clothing as well as everyday objects made of clay, iron, wicker and wood. Archaeological objects and material evidence of everyday life in the region are therefore displayed side by side.

The “Vilson Kilica” Gallery of Arts was founded in 1978. It is located on the fourth floor of the library building in the centre of Fier. Dozens of exhibitions of painting, sculpture and contemporary art have been held there, featuring works by Albanian and foreign artists. The venue thus combines a central location with a changing range of artistic works.

Theatre and Events

The Bylis Theatre was founded in 1971 and is the most important performing arts institution in Fier. Its programme includes theatre performances, concerts and cultural activities. Another link between the city and theatre history is the national “Apollon” Theatre Festival, which was founded in Fier in 2001.

Historical Sites

The Apollonia Archaeological Park is located 12 kilometres from Fier. Among other remains, the park preserves an odeon, a library, a portico, villas with mosaics, the Monastery of Saint Mary and a Byzantine church from the 14th century.

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Other Places

For further orientation, you can also explore Mbrostar, Lushnjë, Divjakë and Visokë.

For the higher-level travel overview: Fier County.