Things to do in Montenegro
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Stari Bar
The beautiful remains of Stari Bar sit on top of Lundža hill. Steep cliffs surround the old town and render it inaccessible from all but one side. Findings of pottery and metal have dated occupancy as far back as 800 BC. During the 3rd century, the occupying Romans destroyed the old settlement and abandoned it for a location closer to the sea.
Three centuries later, the Byzantine Emperor Justinian built a fortified tower on the same hill, and Stari Bar started to develop into an active centre on the Adriatic coast. In the 10th century, Stari Bar was referred to as 'the Antinbaris, as in, opposite to the Italian city, Bari'. Hence its current name. In the 11th century, it…
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National Museum of Montenegro
The neobaroque structure was built at the beginning of the 20th century, and was once the number one institution in Cetinje. The museum shows periods from pre-Slavic Montenegro all the way to the Yugoslav times, together with exhibits of a large variety of weapons and the coat (with three bullet holes in the back) of Duke Danilo, who was killed in 1860.
The prime exhibit is the precious 5th century icon of the Madonna's face, Our Lady of Philermos.
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Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum shows Kotor's formerly high position as a naval power and how important the sea is to the town. The displays proudly tell that in the 18th century, the Bay of Kotor sent out over 400 ships to sail the world's seas. Note the brightly painted bottles reading 'For My True Love' and 'Think of Me', probably given to sailors by their sweethearts.
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Durmitor National Park
Ice has carved out a dramatic mountain landscape in this national park. Eighteen lakes dot the Durmitor Range, the largest being Crno Jezero (Black Lake). Dominating the park is the 2287m (7500ft)-high mass of Međed. The 1.3km(0.81mi)-deep Tara Canyon slits open the earth's crust for 80km (50mi) and is best seen from a rock promontory at Curevac.
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St Tryphon Cathedral
The St Tryphon Cathedral, originally built in the 11th century, has since been reconstructed several times, due to damage by a number of severe earthquakes. The entire western front was destroyed in 1667 and the replacement stone bell towers add a baroque aspect to the building. The interior is a masterpiece of Romanesque-Gothic architecture.
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Church of St Luke
The Church of St Luke is a 12th-century Romanesque building with original frescoes remaining. One of the most interesting things about this church is that it has two altars: a Catholic one and an Orthodox one, showing the historic closeness of these two faiths and the religious tolerance of the Kotor area.
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Balkan Adventure
15 days (Budapest)
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Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest, Spy curious wildlife in Kopacki Rit Nature Park, Sip Serbian wine at a family-run vineyard, Experience Belgrade's famous…Not LP reviewed
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Albanian Adventure
15 days (Dubrovnik)
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Explore the jewel of the Dalmatian Coast, Relax on a pristine Montenegro beach, Admire exquisite frescoes in Albania's Et'hem Bey Mosque, Wander through Berat -…Not LP reviewed
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Vienna To Dubrovnik
29 days (Vienna)
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Explore the cultural history of Vienna, Cycle the countryside around Cesky Krumlov, Experience the bohemian vibe of Prague, Conquer the slopes of the Tatra…Not LP reviewed
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Budapest To Bled
29 days (Budapest)
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Appreciate classical architecture in Budapest, Visit Orthodox churches and bustling markets in Belgrade city, Mingle with pilgrims at Ostrog Monastery, Explore…Not LP reviewed
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