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Kotor Bay and view of Old Town, Montenegro

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Overview

Bursting at the seams with majestic mountains, breathtaking beaches and larger-than-life locals, Montenegro proves that good things do indeed come in small packages.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

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    Tara Canyon

    Durmitor National Park

    Slicing through the mountains at the northern edge of the national park, the Tara River forms a canyon that is 1300m deep at its peak (the Grand Canyon…

  • The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in Kotor, Montenegro

    St Tryphon’s Cathedral

    Kotor

    Kotor’s most impressive building, this Catholic cathedral was consecrated in 1166 but reconstructed after several earthquakes. When the entire frontage…

  • ©2013 Slavica Stajic All Rights Reserved Photo may not be used without my permission . .Kampana Tower in the night, North Gate, Kotor fortress.The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanization typical of the middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site".

    Kotor City Walls

    Kotor

    Kotor's fortifications started to head up St John's Hill in the 9th century and by the 14th century a protective loop was completed, which was added to…

  • Old Town

    Old Town

    Ulcinj

    The ancient walled town overlooking Mala Plaža is largely residential and somewhat dilapidated, a legacy of the 1979 earthquake. This is part of its charm…

  • Stari Grad

    Stari Grad

    Budva

    Budva's best feature and star attraction is the Stari Grad (Old Town) – a mini-Dubrovnik with marbled streets and Venetian walls rising from the clear…

  • Gospa od Škrpjela

    Gospa od Škrpjela

    Perast

    This picturesque island was artificially created (on 22 July 1452, to be precise) around a rock where an image of the Madonna was found; every year on…

  • Black Lake

    Black Lake

    Durmitor National Park

    Eighteen glittering glacial lakes known as gorske oči (mountain eyes) dot the Durmitor range. The spectacular Black Lake, a pleasant 3km walk from Žabljak…

  • Šetalište Pet Danica

    Šetalište Pet Danica

    Herceg Novi

    Named after five young women named Danica who died during WWII, this pedestrian promenade stretches along the waterfront for more than 5km from Igalo to…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Montenegro may be small, but it is packed with everything a traveler could want. Here are the top things to do, from beach days to national park hikes.

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Best Places to Visit

At the heart of the Balkans, Montenegro is a small country with big scenery. From Cetinje to the scenic Bay of Kotor, here are the best places to visit.

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Best Time to Visit

Montenegro is a place for summer beach days, spring and fall hiking and winter skiing. Here are the best times to visit to get the best from Montenegro.

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Things to Know

Planning, etiquette and safety tips will ease any visit to this underrated Balkan gem.

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