Cities of Montenegro
- Podgorica
Montenegro attractions should startview from the capital - the city of Podgorica. People began to settle on the site of the modern city back in the Stone Age. In ancient times, there was a large polis of Duklja here. Chronicles from 1326 mention Podgorica as a prosperous trading city. During the war, the city was completely destroyed (it was bombed 70 times). In our time, Podgorica has been rebuilt. In the capital, you can see the remains of a 15th-century Turkish fortress, admire colorful old houses and modern buildings. Not far from Podgorica is the monastery complex of Celija Piper with the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this temple, you can venerate the relics of St. Stefan Piperski - the founder of the monastery.
- Kotor
Kotor is called the city with three gates.It is known as a popular resort on the Adriatic Sea, famous for its medieval architecture. Its many historical and cultural attractions are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Clock Tower is considered the symbol of Kotor. Among the many different palaces, it is worth visiting the Drago Palace, which was owned by the noble Drago family. It is decorated with an image of a dragon. The same image was on the coat of arms of the Drago family. The Maritime Museum, located in the Gregorin Palace, houses a rich collection of maritime exhibits. The city often hosts various festivals and carnivals.
- Cetinje
The historical and cultural capital of Montenegro,The symbol of the country is the city of Cetinje, founded in 1482. It was the center of the fight against the Turks. This museum city has preserved the best collection of weapons on the Balkan Peninsula. The Vlaška Church, built in 1450, is known as the oldest city building. The monastery is famous for the relics of St. Peter of Cetinje, the right hand of John the Baptist and a piece of the Holy Cross. The National Gallery of Art, founded in the former Government House, contains a collection of paintings by Yugoslav artists. And in the State Museum, which took the place of the palace of King Nikola I, you can admire collections of paintings, photographs and archaeological finds.
Resorts of Montenegro
- Budva
The main seaside resort of Montenegro isBudva. This ancient city amazes with its beauty. It is rich in beaches. These beaches are surrounded by mountains and resemble paradise. In Budva, you can visit museums, churches and a fortress. The city often hosts various festivals. Not far from Budva was the royal residence. Now here is the resort of Milocer, where many celebrities and crowned heads rest. In Milocer, it is worth visiting the famous botanical garden and the famous beach Kraličina-Plaža.
- Saint Stefan
This resort, located on a cozy rockyisland, named after the patron saint of Montenegro. It stretches for 1170 m. Pink sand, narrow streets, elegant buildings and picturesque churches of the resort attract many tourists. It has been chosen by members of royal families and celebrities.
- Gorodok Petrovac
For those who don't like crowded resorts,the ideal place would be the town of Petrovac. It is located in a charming bay among pine forests and olive groves. Here you can admire the surrounding beauty, bask on the sandy beach, visit the Venetian fortress and churches where ancient icons are kept.
- Perast
First of all, in Perast you should visit the museum,located in the palace that used to belong to Vujović. Here you can admire unique historical exhibits that tell about the historical past of the city. In the city there is the Church of St. Nicholas, on which the highest bell tower of the Bay of Kotor is located. Its height is 55 m. Opposite the city is the Island of the Dead with an ancient cemetery and the Church of St. George. Near the city there is an artificial island of Škrpjela. It was built by sailors in gratitude for the miraculous rescue during a storm and the discovery of an icon with miraculous properties. Here they built a church with a marble altar. In the Primorskaya fortress Citadel, which served for defense, performances are now held.
- Hercegnovi
The town of Herceg Novi is famous for its city park, inwhere hundreds of species of subtropical and tropical plants grow, including several species of mimosa. Every winter the city hosts a month-long mimosa festival, which attracts many tourists. The city's famous monastery complex includes two churches, a cell building and two cemeteries. Here you can venerate the miraculous Savinskaya icon of the Mother of God and a crystal cross, and admire the portrait of the young Peter the Great. Herceg Novi is rich in medieval architectural monuments. It has an Art Gallery and a regional museum.
- Igalo
Igalo is known throughout Europe for its softclimate, clean sea, therapeutic sea mud, mineral water springs "Igalka", modern equipment and highly qualified personnel. All this made it possible to concentrate many medical institutions in the city, including the Center for Health Tourism, the Center for Health and Recreation, the Milosevic Institute of Physiotherapy and Prevention, as well as a health and wellness complex organized in the former residence of Marshal Tito. Vacationers will be able not only to receive treatment, but also to play sports, sunbathe on the beach. There are sports facilities, clubs, playgrounds and beautiful beaches. Lovers of history and art will also find something interesting for themselves. They can admire the exhibits of the Museum of Local History and the Art Gallery.
- Ulcinj
Ulcinj, or Ulcinj, is one of the mostold towns of Montenegro. It is famous for the Ethnological Museum and two magnificent palaces: the Balsic Palace and the Venetian Palace. The Church of St. Nicholas is famous for the fact that the Turks converted it into a mosque during their rule. Later it became a church again. Near the city there is the Velika Plaža beach with its therapeutic dark sand. Behind the Velika Plaža beach on the island of Ada is the Ada Bojana beach. The sand of this beach has soft radioactive properties, due to which it treats infertility and diseases of the bone and muscle systems.
Temples of Montenegro
- Monastery Ostrog
While exploring the sights of Montenegro,You should definitely visit the greatest shrine of Montenegro, carved into the rock - the Ostrog Monastery, founded in the 17th century. It is famous for the relics of St. Basil of Ostrog, which have miraculous properties. Therefore, the monastery is visited by thousands of pilgrims. The Ostrog Monastery is the only Orthodox monastery in the world, which is visited not only by Orthodox, but also by Catholics and Muslims.
- Monastery of Moraca
The currently active Moraca Monastery,Situated on the banks of the river of the same name, it has earned considerable fame among tourists. Almost all tourist routes pass through Moraca. The monastery's greatest treasure is its frescoes and icons.
Natural attractions
- Mount Lovcen
Mount Lovcen - Black Mountain.The name of the country - Montenegro - comes from these words. Mount Lovcen is famous for its two peaks: Štirovnik (1,749 m) and Žezerski (1,657 m). Having climbed Štirovnik, tourists can visit the mausoleum built in honor of Petar II Petrović Njegoš. He is widely known as a poet, philosopher and ruler of Montenegro. To get to the mausoleum, you need to overcome a tunnel with a staircase of 461 steps. The entrance to the mausoleum is guarded by two four-meter marble statues. Inside the mausoleum there is a four-meter statue of Njegoš. While at the top of Black Mountain, those who wish can admire the city of Kotor from a bird's eye view and get an unforgettable experience.
- Canyon of Tara
The land of canyons - as it is often calledMontenegro because of its huge number of canyons. The most beautiful of them is the Tara River Canyon - one of the cleanest European rivers. The Tara Canyon is protected by UNESCO. It is rich in rocky mountains, deep gorges, waterfalls and a fast flow with rapids. All this is surrounded by amazing nature, which you can admire for hours. The Tara River Valley is home to many different animals and plants. There is a virgin forest of black pine. It contains 400-year-old pines reaching a height of 50 m. The canyon is part of the Durmitor National Park. The Tara Canyon stretches for 82 km. Its depth in some places reaches 1300 m. The Tara Canyon is considered the deepest canyon in Europe and the second deepest in the world: the first place belongs to the American Grand Canyon. The Djurdjevicha Bridge runs across the canyon - the highest bridge in the country, which connects northern and southern Montenegro. Its height is 160 m, and its length is 366 m.
- Skadar Lake
This lake is considered the largest in the Balkans.lake. Its area is 390 sq. km. The lake is located on the territory of two countries: Montenegro and Albania. But it is famous not only for its size. Skadar Lake is famous for the fact that only here in Europe do pelicans live. Almost 300 species of birds nest here. This area fascinates tourists with its beauty. On the shore of Skadar Lake, a national park of the same name was founded. Many monasteries, fortresses, churches, tombs and monuments have been built around the lake and on its islands.
- Black Lake
It has become very popular among touristsThe Black Lake, which is located on Mount Medjed and is famous for its amazing beauty and purity. Here you can walk along a forest path, sit on a bench in solitude, sunbathe and swim in the lake, watch a film about Durmitor, and then enjoy national dishes in a small coastal restaurant. Those who want to stay in this place for a while will be offered to rent a wooden house. In the information center, tourists will receive information that interests them. They also have the opportunity to view exhibits in the natural history museum and buy a souvenir in the gift shop.
- Biograd mountain
The Princely Reserve, as the National Park is calledBiogradska Gora Park is considered the oldest nature reserve. Its highest peak is Mount Black Head. The reserve is home to a virgin forest with thousand-year-old trees. These trees reach 45 m in height. Their girth width is about 1.5 m. Many endemic plants grow near the lake. The treasure of the reserve is Biogradsko Lake, which is famous for its abundance of trout and its extraordinary transparency. It allows you to look at a depth of over 10 m.
Folk art
In Montenegro, not only have they been perfectly preservedarchitectural monuments. Local residents are famous for preserving the spiritual heritage of their ancestors, their traditions and customs. Folklore is constantly heard here, folk festivals, carnivals and festivities are held, in which guests of the city gladly participate. This country is a treasure trove for ethnographers. Montenegrins are excellent artisans. The products they make will be an excellent exhibit for any collection. It is impossible to see the sights of Montenegro in one visit. This is a unique country, a stay in which will bring many unforgettable minutes and fill you with amazing impressions.
