Vlora, Albania

Nymphaeum, the Water Sanctuary (Apollonia)

Nymphaeum, the Water Sanctuary (Apollonia), Vlora

This large rectangular fountain and water sanctuary dates from the third century BC and is dedicated to the nymphs. Fed by underground springs and supported by massive walls at the foot of the sacred terrace, it is one of Apollonia's largest pre-Roman monuments.

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Location

Coordinates: 40.726861, 19.472811

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