This castle-like palace was the residence of Montenegro’s favourite son, prince-bishop and poet Petar II Petrović Njegoš. It was built and financed by the Russians in 1838 and housed the nation’s first billiard table, hence the museum’s alternative name, Biljarda.
The bottom floor is devoted to military costumes, photos of soldiers with outlandish moustaches and exquisitely decorated weapons – these people clearly loved their guns. Upstairs are Njegoš’ personal effects, including his bishop’s cross and garments, documents, fabulous furniture and, of course, the billiard table.
