Apollonia Ancient Ruins day trip

Apollonia (UNESCO candidate), founded by Pelasgian-Illyrians, and mentioned in ancient documetns since 588 BC and taken by Aristotle as a model in his analysis of oligarchy, because of its distinct and separate Greek and Illyrian communities. It was a vital stronghold in Caesar's civil war with Pompey and also important in early Christian history with its bishop attending the councils of Ephesus and Chlalkis in 431 and 451 AD. Visit to its museum, Shen Meri Monastery and Church, Arch of Triumph, Forum, Agora, Theater, etc.