The Ethnographic museum is situated in a traditional Vlora house, the construction of which dates back to the middle of 19th century. With regard to the historical values, the Patriotic Club “Laberia” was established in 1908; it played an important role in the preparatory phase for proclamation of Independence. Ismail Qemali was the elected the ‘honor chairman’ of this club.
Bearing historic and construction values, this house was adapted to an Ethnographic Museum on 27.11.1982. The collection of this museum consists of about 300 objects of authentic values in thefield of clothes, woodworks, metalwork, carpets and ceramics.
In the great number and variety of objects we may mention: the shirt and waistcoat of Kanina, 150 years old, women clothes, more than one century old, rugs, carpets worked out 80-90 years ago, filigree works, utility wooden objects worked by handicraft masters of Vlorë region, etc.
Besides the above-mentioned objects, many relics of the time are also found in this museum.
Useful information
Vlore Ethnographic Museum
Visiting Hours: 9.00-13.00 and 17.00-20.00; Holiday: Sunday
Address: L. Hajro Çakerri, Rr. Ceno Sharra
Tel: +355 33 23514