List of Montenegro attractions

Montenegro is a real treasure trove of attractions, in which picturesque cities with thousands of years of monuments are perfectly combined with an interesting Mediterranean culture. This is a small country of contrasts: In just one day, you can splash in the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea, get to the peaks of the Dinaric mountains and experience the weather characteristic of the three climatic zones.

The shores of this country are washed by the Adriatic Sea. The coastline is over 70 kilometers, so there are beaches for every taste: sand, pebble and concrete.

Thanks to its beautiful coastline and sun-drenched beaches, Montenegro is becoming increasingly popular with tourists every year. However, in addition to a delightful beach holiday, Montenegro has much to offer the tourist.

The island of St. Stephen, perhaps the most famous in Montenegro. On the covers of many guidebooks and posters advertising the country, there is a photograph of a rocky island dotted with medieval-style stone houses. The island is connected to the mainland by a narrow sand bar. Previously, there was a small fishing village, which the socialist authorities turned into a luxury hotel. Unfortunately, the island can not be visited during a regular excursion, because it is a gated resort complex.

The Island of Flowers is a wonderful place of Tivat Bay. The size of the island is only 200x300 meters. It owes its name to the rich flora growing on this small piece of land in the Mediterranean. Strictly speaking, this place is not exactly an island, as it is connected with land by a small isthmus. But this bridge allows tens of thousands of tourists to visit the Island of Flowers every year.

In addition to the islands, in this sunny country there are many natural reservoirs, striking in their beauty.

The Tara River Canyon is the most famous canyon in Montenegro. The Tara River, 144 kilometers long, flows in the northeast Durmitor National Park. It creates a canyon that is the deepest in Europe and one of the deepest in the world. Its length is 78 kilometers and its depth is 1300 meters. Djurdzhevich bridge is worthy of attention here. At the time of completion, it was the largest concrete bridge in the world. But to this day it captures the spirit of the views and monumental architecture, which fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape.

The Piva River with an artificial pond (Lake Piva) surrounds the Durmitor Park from the west. Heading north right before the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina, it merges with the river Tara, forming the river Drina. Rafting is also on Beer, but it is not as spectacular and popular as on Tara. At twenty-six kilometers of the Piva Canyon route, there are several tunnels, bridges, dams, and there are many exciting turns. You should definitely visit it, as the Piva Canyon is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.

Another famous canyon in Montenegro is the Moraca canyon, connecting Durmitor National Park with the central part of the country - Podgorica. The most exciting and interesting views open when visiting the canyon by car. This route is worth overcoming, as there are picturesque rocks, long tunnels and suspension bridges on the way.

Nevidio Canyon was only discovered in 1965, and it has not yet been investigated. Its length is 2.7 km, the average depth is 150 meters, and the height of some waterfalls exceeds 100 meters.

Among the picturesque mountains and meadows, a small lake Bukumirskoy is located comfortably. It is believed that this place is as beautiful as the mountains of Durmitor. From the capital Podgorica to the lake travel 40 kilometers along the picturesque serpentine mountain.

Kotor and the whole of Kotor Bay are amazingly beautiful. The city is located in the southeastern part of the Bay of Kotor. Particularly interesting is the Old Town with its narrow winding streets. Kotor is visited every summer by a large number of tourists, but this does not prevent us from enjoying the beauty of the scenery and high-quality rest. The Bay of Kotor is the largest bay in the Adriatic Sea and one of the most picturesque. The bay is often called the fjord.

If so then it is the only fjord outside of Norway, and the only “warm” fjord in Europe. The water here is always transparent and amazing turquoise color, which varies depending on the time of day. In addition, in this bay is the famous Blue Cave.

The largest lake in the Balkans, constituting the natural border between Montenegro and Albania. Its depth is 44 meters, and the area - 390 square kilometers. The lake plays an extremely important role in the ecosystem of the entire area., because its waters are rich in fish, and it is home to two hundred species of birds. This is one of the few European habitats of pelicans.

In 1995 this area was included in the UNESCO list. as wetlands of international importance. On the shores of the lake are picturesque old villages. There are many historical churches and fortresses on the islands scattered around the lake.

The most famous thermal resort of Montenegro is Igalo. It is located on the Adriatic coast, 8 km from Herceg Novi. Along the coastline, several thermal springs with a high content of sulphates, magnesium and calcium, and excellent healing properties were found. Local muds also have healing qualities.

Ulcinj is the southernmost city of Montenegro. In this part of the Adriatic, it is known primarily for the longest, 13-kilometer beach. For women, this part of Montenegro can be useful because for 1.5 euros you can use a unique thermal source. The mixture of hot spring water from the sea has a beneficial effect in reproductive disorders and gynecological diseases in women. The beach has sun loungers, sun shelters, showers, toilets, cafes. In addition, after taking the thermal baths, you can enjoy views of the city itself.

But in the medical center Vrmak, located in the resort town of Prcanj, adults and children can receive treatment for the following problems:

• allergic diseases;
• spinal disorders;
• arthrosis and arthritis;
• disorders of the cardiovascular system;
• chronic diseases of the bronchopulmonary system;
• post-traumatic rehabilitation;
• postoperative conditions;
• myocardial infarction.

Bijelo Polje is a city in the vicinity of which there are several springs with mineral and thermal water. They have a healing effect in various pathologies. For example, people from all over the country go to collect the healing water of the Kiseljak spring.

The Durmitor mountain range is one of the most popular tourist destinations. This is due to the fact that there is a wide variety of natural and man-made attractions. On a vast territory, among picturesque mountains, ancient forests, lakes, rivers and high-mountain meadows, fascinating views open up that will excite even the most sophisticated tourist.

In the park there are about 20 beautiful lakes with crystal clear water. The most visited - Black Lake, located at the beginning of the park. Durmitor is also famous for its many natural caves. One of the most popular is the Skrk cave, located next to the Black Lake. Its length is almost 800 m.

Another phenomenal mountain range is Lovcen. We are talking about Lovchensky National Park, which, perhaps, is not the largest, but this is exactly the place that should be included in the route around Montenegro. Mount Lovcen ends with two peaks. The first is Stirovnik, with a height of 1749 m, and the second is Jezerski Vrch (1657 m). From the summit of Jezierski Vrch there is a stunning view of the bay, and in clear weather - and the whole of Montenegro. At the very top there is a memorial of the ruler and bishop of Montenegrin - Peter II Nogosh.

Biogradska mountain - one of the oldest reserves in Europe. He certainly deserves the attention of tourists. The territory of the reserve is covered with primeval forests (1600 hectares), which are carefully protected by the state. The forests are represented by various representatives of flora and fauna. According to the description of many tourists, the “pearl” of the reserve is Biogradsko Lake, which is located near the entrance to the park, at an altitude of 1094 meters.

The nature of Montenegro is definitely something that always deserves attention, even if you are far from the first time. However, besides this, the country is rich in cultural and historical monuments and beautiful cities, some of which definitely need to have time to look.

The town of Cetinje is located at the foot of the Lovcen Mountain. It can be said that time in the city slowed down, it stopped developing. There are practically no new shops, cafes, hotels and houses. Nevertheless, the city has something to show the tourist. There are a lot of historical sights in this small town: churches, monasteries, museums. Among the most famous are the Vlaš church of the mid-15th century, the “Billiard” palace of the 1930s, King Nikola I’s palace of the mid-19th century.

Typically, the capital is associated with the most representative, majestic and popular city in the country. As for Podgorica, there are some deviations. This is not surprising: the merciless bombardments during the Second World War literally swept the city off the face of the earth, so there are few ancient monuments and ancient architecture.

However, the city has something to see.

• Church dedicated to St. George. It was erected in the tenth century.
• Memorial in honor of 97 partisans buried in this place during the Second World War.
• Monument in honor of Vladimir Vysotsky, Russian singer and poet. Moscow presented this sculpture to the city of Podgorica in 2004. Vladimir was immortalized with a guitar in his hands.

It is the most popular city in the coastal part of Montenegro, competing for tourists with the Croatian Dubrovnik. Budva is also called the “little pearl of the Adriatic”, and its age is more than 2500 years. It is the largest and most famous resort in Montenegro, with numerous beaches, restaurants and hotels. The conditions for hosting and holding various events are very developed here, so it is always crowded in this place.

Be sure to visit the Old Stone Town - it makes a really strong impression. Narrow streets, multicolored wooden shutters, cats that have mastered all the corners and gates, charming restaurants and cafes, old, mysterious churches. In short, a typical Adriatic landscape that cannot be missed.

On the one hand, Budva is a beautiful seaside town with fantastic beaches and a beautiful Old Town, and on the other it is one big tourist car with loud clubs and crowded hotels. Budva’s hallmarks are narrow streets and colorful shutters.decorating stone architecture. It is worth visiting the streets that hide the work of artists from Venice XV-XVII centuries. And also walk along the rocky cape Vidikovac, which offers a magnificent view, especially at sunset.

Budva with its wide, comfortable beaches, numerous restaurants and hotels (sometimes very expensive), as well as the Old Town overlooking the sea, built on a cape in the 15th century by the Venetians, is the most visited place in Montenegro.

Herceg Novi is a former city of the Bosnian king Tvrtko I, and today it is a combination of fashionable resort and historical buildings. Due to the specific microclimate Herceg Novi is sometimes called the most Mediterranean of all the cities of Montenegro. In addition to several historic churches and renovated apartment buildings, there are two well-preserved fortresses.

In the summer, an open-air cinema is organized in the city, and it’s amazing to watch a movie while enjoying the view of the sea. What absolutely gains in Herceg Novi is food. In addition to typical Balkan dishes, here you can try seafood at very competitive prices.

In order to see the most exciting sights of Montenegro, it is enough to plan a two-week vacation in this amazing country. The country is relatively small, and most trips can be made in one day by car or using the help of a travel agency. During this time you can see the following amazing places.

Old Bar is the most beautiful place in Montenegro. It is located just 4 kilometers from the coast, and here you can relax from the tiring crowd and other tourists. In the center of the city there is a small street, all made of stone. The street starts from the well, then smoothly descends, and rather steeply rises to the ruins of the fortress. The castle ruins are the main attraction of the Old Bar in Montenegro. They are ideal for visiting lovers of the Middle Ages. In the immediate vicinity of the modern Bar remains of a medieval city.

The bar, conquered by the Turks, gradually lost its importance for the new port created in the area. In addition to modern buildings, many medieval buildings have been preserved here since the Ottoman occupation (churches at the turn of the 14th-15th centuries, or a citadel erected on the site of the episcopal palace). Today it is a real labyrinth of ruins, where you can feel the breath of past eras during a walk.From the Old Bar there is an ascent to Mount Rumia, where on one side you can see Lake Skadar, and on the other, the Adriatic Sea.

In addition to mountains and unearthly species, from the Old Bar you can reach the oldest olive tree in Europe. This tree is one of the most important sights of Montenegro in general. It is believed that the tree is over 2000 years old. To get there, you need to go in the opposite direction of the fortress. To date, the trunk of the olive in diameter reaches ten meters.

Herceg Novi from the north is protected by the ancient wall of the mountain of Orien, and from the south it is adjacent to the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. Here is the fort of Mare, which is a symbol of the resort town. This fortress was built by the Bosnian king Tvrtko in the XIV century. Today it hosts music festivals and watches movies in the open-air hall.

Ostrog is one of the most beautiful and most visited monasteries in Montenegro. Its design is unique - the building seems to be a bas-relief in the rock. The beginning of one of the main shrines of the Serbian Orthodox Church dates back to the XVII century. The founder of the complex was Metropolitan Zakhumsky and Getsegovinsky, canonized after the death of Vasily Ostrozhsky - hence the name of the monastery.

The holy monastery consists of two parts: lower monastery and the upper, located in the rock. In the upper monastery there are two small temples: Holy Cross and Vvedensky, in which the relics of St. Basil reside. The founder’s heirlooms attributed miraculous power.

The lower monastery appeared in the middle of the XIX century, there was built a temple in honor of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity.and fraternal cells are also located. A visit to the Montenegrin monastery is a real pleasure for art historians. The walls of two of the four churches are decorated with frescoes of the XVII century. During the holidays and ceremonies, the largest of them has 17 bells, the most famous of which weighs 11 tons and is considered the largest bell in the Balkans.

By the same monastery Moracha "does not overgrown folk trail." Pilgrims and tourists from around the world climb daily high in the mountains to the river canyon, where the monastery is located, to visit this famous religious monument. With the fortress of St. John, too, should definitely get acquainted. These Venetian fortifications included in UNESCO will impress any tourist. In addition, the fortress is adjacent to the church of St.. John Anyone can visit all these attractions. But in order to get there, you need to climb 1400 steps, which takes about 1 hour of time.

The Church of St. Nicholas in Perast is located on the main town square. In the Middle Ages, St. Nicholas was considered the patron saint of navigators. The bell tower with a height of 55 meters symbolized the wealth of the city at that time.

In Montenegro, one might say, there are two capitals. One of them is acting - Podgorica. The second, Cetinje, is the former capital of Montenegro. Although both cities are not located directly on the coast, they can offer much to traveling families. The city of Cetinje lies at the foot of the Lovchensky massif, around which a national park was created, where you can have a great time with children. On Jezerski Vrch (1657 m above sea level) is the memorial of Peter Njegos - the former ruler of Montenegro and the poet.

Not far from Cetinje there is a cave, opened in the XIX century. A special small locomotive drives up to it. Inside the cave guide tells about its history.Then an independent inspection and photo shoots are made (for example, against the background of stalactites). Ticket price for an adult - 20 euros, for children 5-10 years old - 10 euros.

In the western part of the present capital, Podgorica, you should see the clock tower, built in the 17th century by the Turks, or the modern observation tower on the Daibabe mountain, which offers a wonderful view. There are a lot of sights and attractions for children of various ages in Montenegro.

In Budva, near the Slavic beach are attractions with trampolines, roller coasters, carousels and toy cars. Ticket price - 1-2 euros. On the beach there are free carousels, swings and various options for children's playgrounds. You can also swim in a small ship that has a transparent bottom through which children enjoy watching the fish or sea urchins. True, the delight of children is enough for the first 15 minutes. Then it gets duller.

Budva Zoo is rather poor. It is, rather, a living area with cages that contain kids, deer, rabbits and turtles. And also there is an open-air cage with birds. This zoo is located next to the restaurant at the central bus station. In the restaurant itself, children can have fun in a dry pool, a maze or on small slides in the playroom. There is one plus - it's all free if you order something from the restaurant menu.

It is worth noting that, despite all the wealth and diversity of attractions in Montenegro, there are no traditional zoos. It is difficult to say why it happened. A private zoo in the mountains can also be a consolation for those who like to watch animals from close quarters. In fact, this is a private farm, where there are animals that have fallen into a difficult situation, there they are treated and cared for. Animals move freely around the farm.

Children will probably enjoy the water park located next to Budva most of all. In the children's area of ​​the water park there are many slides. Each slide has rescuers working closely watching the children. The only bad thing is that the water is rather cold in the morning. It warms up only for dinner. The floors of the children's pool are peeling, the locks of the toilets are broken. Often seize water cannons for children's slides.

Three-level water park:

• with a pool of 0.4 m - for all children;
• with a pool for children taller than 1.2 m;
• with swimming pool for those above 1.4 m.

For children, there are other interesting places besides Budva. For example, rope attractions are functioning in Lovchen Park (for children over 5 years old). Entrance to the park costs € 2 for adults and is free for children. In total, there are 10 runs, quite complex, but interesting. The cost of passing the track - from 8 euros. In addition, it is possible to ride horses or rent bicycles or ATVs.

The Maritime Museum in Tivat consists of rooms in which the exhibits are stored: navigation devices, ship equipment and others, and a real submarine. It is quite interesting for children to go inside this boat (its name is “Hero”) and feel everything with their own hands.

Before you go explore the interesting places of Montenegro, it is necessary to determine the choice of transport. Montenegro has a pretty good bus service. Although this is not the most convenient movement, as you have to synchronize the schedule of travel with the schedule of buses. But without any problems you can get to the most remote part of Montenegro.

In addition, there are also two branches of railways. Trains in Montenegro run along the Niksic - Podgorica and Tuzi routes, as well as perpendicularly, along the Bar - Podgorica - Bijelo Polje route, and on to Belgrade. This second railway route is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, which can be an interesting alternative to the standard tour of Montenegro. For example, you can go to Serbia, spend the night and return the next day, admiring the beautiful views.

The most popular way to travel around Montenegro is considered an independent journey by car. You can immediately come to Montenegro by car or rent a car. It is very convenient and allows you to see more attractions, compared with traveling by bus.

Some fans of extreme travel decide to go to Montenegro on motorcycles or even bicycles. In fact, it doesn’t matter where you move around this amazing country, the main thing is to mark the right place on the map and hit the road. In addition, Montenegro has something to surprise travelers.

These are the most mysterious and dangerous mountains in the country, sometimes called the last wild strip of European nature. The mountains are really amazing: powerful, monumental peaks rush upward, forming an impregnable fortress.

The name refers to the harsh living conditions faced by residents of these areas. Until now, there are no marked tourist routes, and among tourists there are stories about criminals and smugglers hiding there.

He is, of course, far from the famous Niagara of America. Unlike its eminent namesake, the Montenegrin waterfall is much smaller, but it is rather wide, very beautiful, and very swift during the flood season. It is noteworthy that it is located in an easily accessible place, so any tourist can visit it.

In hot years, Niagara dries out, and tourists can admire the "lunar" landscape, which is often hidden under water. Next to it is a restaurant serving local cuisine.

Durmitor, which is one of the highest and most beautiful mountain ranges, belongs to the Dinaric mountains. These mountains are a popular hiking trail or bike trail.

An asphalt road passes almost to the middle of the massif, passing through which you can admire fabulous views. And further movement is possible only on foot or by bicycle. The efforts that need to be made to climb the mountain will pay off by the contemplation of the magnificent landscapes.

Two canyons that lie in Durmitor National Park are absolutely phenomenal and unique. Rest in these canyons will be ideal for lovers of rafting and admirers of breathtaking views.

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