Central Montenegro
It’s a case of four times lucky for the Cetinje Monastery, having been repeatedly destroyed during Ottoman attacks and rebuilt. This sturdy incarnation…
Must-see attractions in Central Montenegro
Podgorica
They may not be the thundering cascades so beloved by honeymooners in North America, but these waterfalls make for a fantastic day trip from Podgorica…
Podgorica
The rocky Morača riverbank off Stara Varoš serves as Podgorica's main beach, complete with a summertime bar, deckchairs and sun umbrellas. It's a far cry…
Podgorica
Of the two mosques within Stara Varoš, this one dating from the 18th century is the most impressive. It was beautifully restored (via Turkish donations)…
Podgorica
One of Podgorica's few landmarks, this impressive 173m-long cable-stayed bridge spans the Morača River. The pedestrian-only Moscow Bridge runs parallel to…
Petar I Petrović Njegoš Statue
Podgorica
The most imposing of Podgorica's public sculptures is the huge bronze statue of St Peter of Cetinje, standing on a black marble plinth on the Cetinje edge…
Podgorica
A spectacularly cheesy sculpture of Russian singer-songwriter Vladimir Visotsky, pictured shirtless with a guitar and a skull at his feet.
Podgorica
This small gallery is a branch of Podgorica's Contemporary Art Centre; it regularly hosts temporary exhibitions by Montenegrin artists.
Central Montenegro
While its present appearance dates from the 19th century, this stone church was actually founded around 1450, thus predating the Montenegrin founding of…
Podgorica
This blocky clock tower, overlooking the Stara Varoš square, was useful for signalling Muslim prayer times during the Ottoman era.
Central Montenegro
Built in 1886 on the ruins of the original Cetinje Monastery, this little church has a lovely gilded iconostasis, but its main claim to fame is as the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Podgorica
Rejuvenated in 2013 with Azerbaijani money, this leafy riverside park is one of Podgorica's nicest, and has a great kids' playground.
Central Montenegro
The former Serbian embassy houses a well-presented collection of costumes and tools explained by English notations.
Central Montenegro
The former British embassy, built in the Georgian style in 1912, now houses a music academy.
Podgorica
A large equestrian statue of Nikola I struts grandly at the head of a lovely park with manicured hedges and mature trees.
