Popular Destinations in Montenegro
Budva
Located on the Adriatic Sea, Budva is Montenegro’s top tourist destination.
Known for its 17 sandy beaches and lively nightlife, the city is a part of
the Budva Riviera. Nicknamed ‘Miami of the Balkans,’ Budva is flooded with
visitors rushing to its modern equipped-beaches, during the busy summer
season. The city’s most popular beaches are Fine Sand, Jaz, Mogren, Becici,
Trsteno, and Sveti Stefan. Adventure seekers here can also go hiking in the
mountains of Durmitor National Park. Budva’s 2,500-year-old historic center
is a Venetian maze of cobblestone streets. Anchored by the 15th century
citadel, the Old Town comprises charming squares and labyrinthine streets
which are lined with eateries, bars and boutiques. Major
attractions in Budva are Mogren Fortress, Praskvica
Monastery, Slowenska Plaza, Budva City Museum, Stefan Mitrov Memorial Home,
Podmaine Monastery, Saint Ivan Church, Aquapark Budva, Holy Trinity Church,
and Statua Ballerina.
Podgorica
Capital and largest city of Montenegro, Podgorica sits at the confluence of
two rivers, Moraca and Ribnica in the heartland of the country. Formerly
under Roman, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian rule, the city has a remarkable
history. Visitors here will find modern structures contrasting with
brutalist buildings and remnants from the Ottoman era. The Ribnica Fortress
and Osmanagica Mosque are great examples of Podgorica’s Ottoman
architecture here. Major attractions in Podgorica are Ostrog Monastery,
Millennium Bridge, Dajbabe Monastery, Saborni hram Hristovog Vaskresenja,
Independence Square, Hram Hristovog Vaskrsenja, and Nemanja's Town.
Kotor
Located in Boka Bay near the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovcen, Kotor is a
fortified town on the Adriatic Coast. Over 2,000-years-old, Kotor is a
gorgeous medieval town which seems trapped in time. The city is a natural
choice for visitors wanting to explore the beauty of the Balkans. Kotor's
Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its stunning,
well-preserved architecture, and sweeping landscape. The city draws
visitors for its picturesque location as well as history. Visitors can
wander aimlessly and lounge over coffee in one of the town’s piazzas. Major
landmarks in Kotor are Kotor Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rocks, Kotor
Fortress, Mausoleum of Njegos, Maritime Museum, Church of Our Lady of
Remedy, Pima Palace, Cats Museum, and Kampana Tower.