Trg Između Crkava
Literally the square between the churches, this open area below the citadel provides a visual reminder of the once cosy relationship between Orthodox and Catholic Christians in this area.Beautiful frescoes cover the walls and ceiling of Holy Trinity Church , in the centre of the sq
Žabljak Crnojevića
For a brief time in the 15th century, between the fall of Skadar (now Shkodra in Albania) and the founding of Cetinje, this was the capital of Zetan ruler Ivan Crnojević. Now the enigmatic ruins stand forlornly on a lonely hillside surrounded by lush green plains with only some rat
Mt Orjen
Hulking Mt Orjen (1893m) separates Herceg Novi from Hercegovina and is higher than the more famous Mt Lovćen, the ‘black mountain’ itself. Patches of evergreen maple and white oak can be found amongst the rugged limestone karst on the lower slopes, giving way to firs and beeches a
Miločer & Queens Beaches
At the northern end of Sveti Stefan Beach a path leads over a headland draped in pine and olive trees to the turquoise waters and pink sands of Miločer Beach, which is also know as King’s Beach (Kraljeva Plaža). Set back from the tranquil bay and fronted by a loggia draped in sweet
Tara River & Canyon
Slicing through the mountains at the northern edge of the national park like they were made from the local soft cheese, the Tara River forms a canyon that at its peak is 1300m deep. By way of comparison, Arizonas Grand Canyon is only 200m deeper.The best views are from the water, w
Praskvica Monastery
Just off the highway in the hills slightly north of Sveti Stefan, this humble monastery, named after the peach-scented water of a brook that flows nearby, rests amongst an ancient olive grove. It was an important political centre for the Paštrovići, a local tribe of Serbian origin
Vlach Church
Vlach people can be found throughout the Balkans and much of Central and Eastern Europe. They’re believed to be the remnants of the Roman population (either ethnically Latin or Romanised Illyrians) who retreated into the less accessible areas as the Slavs poured in from the north.
Gradište Monastery
Perched on a hill overlooking Buljarica Beach, Gradište Monastery is a tranquil collection of stone buildings facing onto a central courtyard. The monastery was first mentioned in documents from 1305 although it’s believed to date from 1116. Like many Montenegrin monasteries it’s h
Piva Canyon
The highway north from Nikšić meets the Piva River after passing through 40km of verdant farmland. It then tangoes with the river until they both reach the border at Šćepan Polje. The river was blocked in 1975 by the building of a 220m-high hydroelectric dam at Plužine, flooding pa
Haj
If you wasted your youth playing Dungeons & Dragons or you just like poking around old ruins, the lonely battlements of Haj-Nehaj fortress should definitely be added to your itinerary. It was built in the 15th century by the Venetians to defend their southern border from the Ot
Reževići Monastery
Hospitality has always been important at this atmospheric stone complex, just off the highway north of Petrovac. Until the 19th century, the Paštrovići would leave a bottle of wine here for passers-by, one of whom in 1226 was King Stefan the First-Crowned of the Serbian Nemanjić dy
Porto Montenegro
Single-handedly responsible for Tivats transformation, this surreal town-within-a-town occupies 24 hectares which once were the historic Arsenal shipyard and naval base. Its a work in progress, with only 4.5 hectares developed at the time of writing, but it already has five upmarke
Morača Monastery
Along with Ostrog, Cetinje and Piva, this is one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in Montenegro, with some of its most accomplished religious art. It is located near the banks of the Morača River, 46km from Podgorica. As you enter the walled compound into a garden courtya
Cetinje Monastery
It’s a case of four times lucky for the Cetinje Monastery, having been repeatedly destroyed during Ottoman attacks and rebuilt. This sturdy incarnation dates from 1786, with its only exterior ornamentation being the capitals of columns recycled from the original building, founded i
Stari Bar
A small museum just inside the entrance explains the site and its history. From here you can follow the green arrows around the major points of interest. In the western part of the town are the remains of St Nicholas’ Church (Crkva Sv Nikole) offering glimpses of Serbo-Byzantine fr
National Museum of Montenegro
The National Museum is actually a collection of four museums and two galleries housed in a clump of important buildings. A joint ticket will get you into all of them or you can buy individual tickets.Two are housed in the former parliament (1910), Cetinje’s most imposing building.
Doing business & staying in touch while in Montenegro
Montenegro: Doing business & staying in touch
Montenegro Weather, Climate and Geography
Montenegro Weather, climate and geography
Montenegro History, Language and Culture
Montenegro History, Language and Culture
Montenegro Travel Guide and Travel Information
Montenegro Travel Guide
