Petrovac
Petrovac became the first communist-run municipality in the Adriatic following an electoral victory in 1919. That auspicious event is celebrated in the…
Must-see attractions in Montenegro
Lake Skadar National Park
Although some of the old stone houses date from the 16th century, the main reason to visit this tucked away village is for a dip in the river alongside…
Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi's Old Town is at its most impressive when approached from the pedestrian-only section of Ulica Njegoševa, which is paved in the same shiny…
Central Montenegro
This castlelike palace was the residence of Montenegro’s favourite son, prince-bishop and poet Petar II Petrović Njegoš. It was built and financed by the…
Budva
The blue waters and broad sands of Jaz Beach look spectacular when viewed from high up on the Tivat road. While it's not built-up like Budva and Bečići,…
Kotor
Breathe in the smell of incense and beeswax in this Orthodox church, built in 1909 and adorned with four huge canvasses depicting the gospel writers, a…
Ulcinj
Colourful frescoes fill this Serbian Orthodox cathedral, set among a picturesque grove of gnarled olive trees just below the main gate to the Old Town. It…
Kotor
Tucked in the slightly quieter northern corner of town beside the parklike Trg od Drva (Wood Sq), this gate opens on to a photogenic moat formed by the…
Ulcinj
On the cliff above Mala Plaža, this imposing monument is a lovely piece of socialist art that’s now neglected and covered in graffiti. Its two V-shaped…
Herceg Novi
Apart from the building itself (a fabulous bougainvillea-shrouded baroque palace with sea views), the highlight of this little museum is its impressive…
Perast
The Renaissance-baroque Bujović Palace, dating from 1694, has been lovingly preserved and converted into a museum showcasing the town’s proud seafaring…
Tivat
You're better off heading to the Luštica Peninsula for a proper swim, but Tivat does offer a couple of options if you're desperate for a dip. Town Beach…
Kotor
Aside from a fine rose window there's not much ornamentation on the facade of this Catholic church, built between the 14th and 17th centuries. But head…
Kotor
Crazy cat people and those with a fondness for whimsical vintage art will adore this charming museum, home to thousands of moggie-themed postcards,…
Sveti Stefan
A short hike south of Sveti Stefan will bring you to this collection of small beaches with rocky red sand (crvena glavica means 'red head'). It's a steep…
Podgorica
The ruin of this 15th-century Ottoman-built fortress guards the confluence of Podgorica's two rivers. Its best-preserved element is a little arched bridge…
Central Montenegro
Built in 1895 for Crown Prince Danilo, this elegant building has since been commandeered by the Montenegrin President – hence the manicured gardens. It's…
Ulcinj
If you care more for socialising than sand, this one's for you. The rocky little cove is renowned to locals as the young folks' beach; ear-shatteringly…
Central Montenegro
This fascinating large-scale 3D map was created by the Austrians in 1917. It's housed in a glass pavilion attached to the side of the Njegoš Museum…
Ulcinj
Right on the waterfront, this imposing stone structure was completed in 2012, replacing a mosque (destroyed 1931) which predated the Ottomans. The…
Central Montenegro
During WWI, many expatriates answered the call to return to fight for Montenegro. This bronze statue was erected in 1939 to commemorate the 350 American…
Central Montenegro
The humble house where Petar II Petrović Njegoš was born has been turned into a small museum. There's not much inside, but it's an interesting insight…
Podgorica
You wouldn't know to look at it, but this unassuming-looking mosque has its origins in the 15th century. It's been renovated countless times, which…
Bay of Kotor
If you’re lucky, the parish priest will be around to unlock this 15th-century village church, which reputedly has some accomplished Italian paintings…
Ulcinj
Just inside the Old Town walls, this small museum houses Roman and Ottoman artefacts and a relief map of the town.
Ulcinj
Lamit Mosque dates from 1689 but was substantially rebuilt after the 1979 earthquake. The ceiling has interesting green-painted geometric wood panelling.
Ulcinj
Set back slightly from the road, the 1728 Mezjah Mosque is Ulcinj’s main Islamic place of worship. Inside there's a sloping floor and wooden mezzanine.
Tivat
North of the centre, this park is a leafy, peaceful retreat, originally laid out in 1892. It's a serene antidote to the excesses of Porto Montenegro.
Central Montenegro
The flamboyant art-nouveau building which was built as the French embassy is now used to house special collections of Cetinje's national library.
Fallen Heroes of the Battle of Mojkovac Memorial
Northern Montenegro
This giant tooth-shaped memorial – honouring those who fought and died in the Battle of Mojkovac – is visible on the approach to town.
Podgorica
Rejuvenated in 2013 with Azerbaijani money, this leafy riverside park is one of Podgorica's nicest, and has a great kids' playground.
Budva
The remains of the emblem of Venice – the winged lion of St Mark – are still visible over the main entrance to Budva's Old Town.
Kotor
Built in 1602, this tall tower looks down on an unusual stone pyramid; it was once a pillory used to shame wayward citizens.
Adriatic Coast
With a large industrial port and marina on its doorstep, Bar’s City Beach is not the most appealing option for swimming.
Central Montenegro
The former Serbian embassy houses a well-presented collection of costumes and tools explained by English notations.
Bay of Kotor
Simple, solid and semi-derelict, this tiny church dates from 1221 or 1397, depending on which resource you believe.
Ulcinj
The 1719 Pasha's Mosque is an elegant complex with a defunct hammam (Turkish bathhouse) attached.
Budva
By the walls on the northern side of the Old Town, Pizana is a popular 100m stretch of sand and pebbles.
Central Montenegro
The former British embassy, built in the Georgian style in 1912, now houses a music academy.
Ulcinj
Kryepazarit Mosque was built in 1749 at the intersection of the main streets.
