Podgorica
Podgorica's oldest neighbourhood retains traces of the 400 years in which it was the centre of a bustling Ottoman Turkish town. The blocky clock tower…
Must-see attractions in Podgorica
Podgorica
Wine tasting doesn't get more curious than at this wine cellar, 8km southeast of Podgorica, operated by Plantaže, Montenegro’s largest wine company. The…
Cathedral of Christ’s Resurrection
Podgorica
Finally consecrated in 2013 after 20 years of construction, the large dome, white stone towers and gold crosses of this immense Serbian Orthodox cathedral…
Podgorica
The Montenegro Contemporary Art Centre stages high-profile exhibitions in this pale-pink 19th-century palace. The surrounding park is peppered with…
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Podgorica
Even if religion isn't your bag, a trip to this unusual little working monastery is worth your while. Established in 1897, Dajbabe houses a remarkable…
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Museums & Galleries of Podgorica
Podgorica
Despite Cetinje nabbing most of the national endowment, Podgorica is well served by this collection of art, artefacts and folk costumes. There’s an…
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Podgorica
Sitting behind castle-like walls on the lower slopes of Gorica hill (Podgorica means 'under Gorica'), this little Orthodox church is the city's oldest…
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Natural History Museum of Montenegro
Podgorica
This small but well set-up museum has informative displays of Montenegrin flora, fauna and fossils, including all the taxidermied birds, bears and baying…
Podgorica
They may not be the thundering cascades so beloved by honeymooners in North America, but these waterfalls make for a fantastic day trip from Podgorica…
Podgorica
The rocky Morača riverbank off Stara Varoš serves as Podgorica's main beach, complete with a summertime bar, deckchairs and sun umbrellas. It's a far cry…
Podgorica
Of the two mosques within Stara Varoš, this one dating from the 18th century is the most impressive. It was beautifully restored (via Turkish donations)…
Podgorica
One of Podgorica's few landmarks, this impressive 173m-long cable-stayed bridge spans the Morača River. The pedestrian-only Moscow Bridge runs parallel to…
Petar I Petrović Njegoš Statue
Podgorica
The most imposing of Podgorica's public sculptures is the huge bronze statue of St Peter of Cetinje, standing on a black marble plinth on the Cetinje edge…
Podgorica
A spectacularly cheesy sculpture of Russian singer-songwriter Vladimir Visotsky, pictured shirtless with a guitar and a skull at his feet.
Podgorica
This small gallery is a branch of Podgorica's Contemporary Art Centre; it regularly hosts temporary exhibitions by Montenegrin artists.
Podgorica
This blocky clock tower, overlooking the Stara Varoš square, was useful for signalling Muslim prayer times during the Ottoman era.
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Podgorica
The ruin of this 15th-century Ottoman-built fortress guards the confluence of Podgorica's two rivers. Its best-preserved element is a little arched bridge…
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Podgorica
You wouldn't know to look at it, but this unassuming-looking mosque has its origins in the 15th century. It's been renovated countless times, which…
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Podgorica
Rejuvenated in 2013 with Azerbaijani money, this leafy riverside park is one of Podgorica's nicest, and has a great kids' playground.
Podgorica
A large equestrian statue of Nikola I struts grandly at the head of a lovely park with manicured hedges and mature trees.
