TIRANA, July  5 /ATA/- The National Archaeological Park of Apollonia has marked this 6-month a record number of local and foreign tourists.

Prime Minister Edi Rama has published on social media photos from the Apollonia Park, one of the most visited destinations this year.

Rama says that the National Archaeological Park of Apollonia offers the magic of time travel in a civilization.

The director of this park, Ornela Durmishaj, said that over 34,000 tourists have visited Apollonia Park in the first 6 months of the year alone, 30% more than in 2022.

The Archaeological Park of Apollonia remains attractive not only for archeology and antiquity but also for the natural landscape.

For tourists heading to the Archaeological Park of Apollonia, the access infrastructure has significantly improved.

At a length of 18 km, this road connects the urban area of ​​the city of Fier with the beach of Seman and Darëzeza, giving a major boost to the development of coastal tourism.

The new road to the Archaeological Park of Apollonia brings the Church of Saint Mary, part of the Monastery, closer for all visitors.

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