Kotor Ramparts (road to Fort of St. Ivan, Kotor) – these city walls, located in the outskirts of Kotor, are proof that this was the biggest urban settlement in Montenegro over the centuries. Kotor was part of the kingdom of Doclea in the 11th century. In the 12th century it fell under the rule […]
Doclea (Duklja) – located just 5 km. north of Podgorica, these are Roman ruins that date to the first decades of the first century AD, when that settlement was known as Doclea. Because of the fact that many of the ruins at this site remain intact, it has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. […]
City Museum of Podgorica (Marka Miljanova 4, Podgorica) – housed within a Cold War era building, this museum has various archaeological, cultural, and historical artifacts. Among its exhibits are items from archaeological sites Boljević of bronze period (1800-1200 BC), Gostilj and Momisici from the Hellenistic period (III-II century BC) and the Roman city Doclea (I-IV […]
City Museum of Budva (Petra I Petrovica 11, Budva) – located in the heart of Budva’s Old Town section, this museum has artifacts that display the town’s evolution through time (consisting of various items with Hellenic marks, vases, jewelry, decorations, tools, and silver, along with artifacts made of glass and clay featuring unusual shapes and […]
Bečići (beach) (near Budva): this is considered one of the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic Sea. With a small tunnel that connects Bečići beach with Budva, it has become a tourist enclave (with several exclusive resorts along the coast). The amenities found here are water sports, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball courts, mini golf and […]
Bazar (Blaža Jovanovića 8, Podgorica) – this shopping center in the capital has a number of local & regional retailers that sell various types of goods (from apparel to footwear, cosmetics, electronics, as well as home improvement supplies). There are also a couple of restaurants, and play areas for local school children. What is not […]
Alpe Bar (88 Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog, Podgorica) – given Podgorica’s limited nightlife options, this bar & restaurant is one of that city’s more popular hangouts just as much as the pizza that’s served here, as for the drinks.
Black Iris Café & Sushi Bar (TQ Plaza, 85310 Budva) – opened in 2011, this Japanese restaurant offers delicious sushi, Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, and a large selection of exquisite appetizers, which is daily prepared by top chefs using fresh ingredients of the highest quality. A large selection of wines and cocktails follows the meals […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Podgorica: Contact: +382 20 23 51 41 Delta Car: +382 67 64 08 00 Ideal: +382 68 00 10 01 Meridian: +382 20 23 49 44 Renault: +382 69 01 23 25 Roksped: +382 20 44 55 55
Budva – this is one of the oldest ports in the Adriatic Sea (reputed to have existed since the Phoenicians). What defines the city is its high walls that were built during the 15th century, when the Venetian Empire controlled it. Flying over the city, one can’t help but think that the city looks frozen […]