Inland Towns And Cities
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Cetinje
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Podgorica
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Pljevlja
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Zabljak
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Plav
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Bijelo Polje
Some legends say that Bijelo Polje got its name after white flowers that in spring covered this entire city. Bijelo Polje lies in a valley divided by the River Lim. It is a picturesque city surrounded by rich pastures, wells and large forests.
This region was inhabited even in Neolithic Times and Bronze Age as remains and artefacts were found. Bijelo Polje is known for the church of Saint Peter and Paul, which is the place the famous UNESCO Miroslav Gospols were made for in around 1180, this unique outandingly beautiful manuscript was commissioned by Miroslav of Hum, being Bijelo Polje's then ruler. Though today this manuscript is exhibited in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade. Also of note is church of Saint Nicola where there is a rich library and complete frescos. The regional train service from Belgrade stops at Bijelo Polje once over the Serbian and Montenegrin border on it's way to Bar.
Some legends say that Bijelo Polje got its name after white flowers that in spring covered this entire city. Bijelo Polje lies in a valley divided by the River Lim. It is a picturesque city surrounded by rich pastures, wells and large forests.
This region was inhabited even in Neolithic Times and Bronze Age as remains and artefacts were found. Bijelo Polje is known for the church of Saint Peter and Paul, which is the place the famous UNESCO Miroslav Gospols were made for in around 1180, this unique outandingly beautiful manuscript was commissioned by Miroslav of Hum, being Bijelo Polje's then ruler. Though today this manuscript is exhibited in the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade. Also of note is church of Saint Nicola where there is a rich library and complete frescos. The regional train service from Belgrade stops at Bijelo Polje once over the Serbian and Montenegrin border on it's way to Bar.
Cetinje
Situated in the fields of Cetinje, at the base of the Lovcen mountain Cetinje is a town of immense historical heritage, founded in the 15th century. It became the centre of Montenegrin life and the beginning of both of Montenegrin and Serbian Orthodox religion. Cetinje has a rich tradition of publishing and printing. The printing house of Crnojevici (1492 – 1496) published first printed Cyrillic books, only three decades after Guterberg's first revolutionary print.
Cetinje Monastery that represents the spiritual and political seat of the Montenegrin people, was built in 1701 and even though the Turks destroyed it several times, the people rebuilt it again.
Montenegrin independence was recognised by the decision of the Berlin Congress (1878) and so Cetinje became the capital of a European country. Many modern buildings designed for foreign consulates were built due to the newly established relations with various European countries. Between 1878 and 1914 Cetinje flourished in every sense. Many renowned intellectuals from other South-Slavic parts came to stay there and made a contribution to the cultural, educational and every other aspect of life.
It is because of its heritage as a long-term Montenegrin capital that it is today the honorary capital of Montenegro. Today, it is the seat of the Montenegrin national cultural institutions, numerous museums, Archive and many others. From Orlov Krs there is a wonderful view of the city and the mountain of Lovcen.
Situated in the fields of Cetinje, at the base of the Lovcen mountain Cetinje is a town of immense historical heritage, founded in the 15th century. It became the centre of Montenegrin life and the beginning of both of Montenegrin and Serbian Orthodox religion. Cetinje has a rich tradition of publishing and printing. The printing house of Crnojevici (1492 – 1496) published first printed Cyrillic books, only three decades after Guterberg's first revolutionary print.
Cetinje Monastery that represents the spiritual and political seat of the Montenegrin people, was built in 1701 and even though the Turks destroyed it several times, the people rebuilt it again.
Montenegrin independence was recognised by the decision of the Berlin Congress (1878) and so Cetinje became the capital of a European country. Many modern buildings designed for foreign consulates were built due to the newly established relations with various European countries. Between 1878 and 1914 Cetinje flourished in every sense. Many renowned intellectuals from other South-Slavic parts came to stay there and made a contribution to the cultural, educational and every other aspect of life.
It is because of its heritage as a long-term Montenegrin capital that it is today the honorary capital of Montenegro. Today, it is the seat of the Montenegrin national cultural institutions, numerous museums, Archive and many others. From Orlov Krs there is a wonderful view of the city and the mountain of Lovcen.
Niksic
In the west of Montenegro, is the city of Niksic that was built in the 4th century, its original name was Onogost. There still remains today some of this old cities cultural and historic monuments. Near Niksic towards the south east, high in the cliffs, is the greatest spiritual centre of Montenegro, the Monastery of Ostrog. Founded in the 12th century by Metropolitan Vasilije, who was later proclaimed a Saint and miracle worker and is buried in the Monastery. Today the Monastery and Ostrog is the most visited Orthodox shrine in the Balkans.
Niksic is flanked by three lakes: Krupac, Slano and Liverovici Lake. During the summer months these lakes are very popular with holiday makers. Niksic is also well known for its production of the famous Niksicko beer. There is a Niksic to Podgorica railway that connect the Belgrade to Bar railway.
In the west of Montenegro, is the city of Niksic that was built in the 4th century, its original name was Onogost. There still remains today some of this old cities cultural and historic monuments. Near Niksic towards the south east, high in the cliffs, is the greatest spiritual centre of Montenegro, the Monastery of Ostrog. Founded in the 12th century by Metropolitan Vasilije, who was later proclaimed a Saint and miracle worker and is buried in the Monastery. Today the Monastery and Ostrog is the most visited Orthodox shrine in the Balkans.
Niksic is flanked by three lakes: Krupac, Slano and Liverovici Lake. During the summer months these lakes are very popular with holiday makers. Niksic is also well known for its production of the famous Niksicko beer. There is a Niksic to Podgorica railway that connect the Belgrade to Bar railway.
Plav
Plav is located at the foot of the Prokletije mountain range, adjacent to the springs of the river Lim. Nature gifted this region dearly with variation of scenery. Plav is surrounded by beautiful and wildly varying mountainous scenery. The area abounds in lakes and the best known is Plavsko lake, a glacier lake and one of the largest and most beautiful in this region. The lakes Hridsko and Visitorsko are mountain lakes, and Visitorsko is known specificly for its floating island.
Plav is also renowned for its karst wells, among which are Ali Pasha of Gucia Springs and Oko Skakavica. Cultural heritage of Plav is various with an old library, old mosque called Sultania, Holy Trinity Church at Brezojevici and the Tower of the Redzepagica kula are only a part of cultural heritage of this town.
Plav is located at the foot of the Prokletije mountain range, adjacent to the springs of the river Lim. Nature gifted this region dearly with variation of scenery. Plav is surrounded by beautiful and wildly varying mountainous scenery. The area abounds in lakes and the best known is Plavsko lake, a glacier lake and one of the largest and most beautiful in this region. The lakes Hridsko and Visitorsko are mountain lakes, and Visitorsko is known specificly for its floating island.
Plav is also renowned for its karst wells, among which are Ali Pasha of Gucia Springs and Oko Skakavica. Cultural heritage of Plav is various with an old library, old mosque called Sultania, Holy Trinity Church at Brezojevici and the Tower of the Redzepagica kula are only a part of cultural heritage of this town.
Pljevlja
In the picturesque valley where the rivers Cehotina and Brznica meet on the most northerly part of Montenegro is the town of Pljevlja. The town changed its rulers many times because of being located on the trade route from Dubrovnik to Macedonia. From 1569 till 1912 the town was under Turkish domination. Pljevlja has the most beautiful mixture of Islamic and Christian religions as the two cultural, historic and architectonic monuments are Monastery of Holy Trinity and Hussein-Pasha mosque.
The Monastery of Holy Trinity dates back to 1537 and the small Hussein-Pasha Mosque was built in 1562, it has mainly kept its original appearance but a new 42-metre minaret amazing with its height and elegance was added in 1911. The Mosque is one of the most beautiful monuments of Orient architecture in the Balkans, built on the model of Byzantine five-dome churches, and richly decorated in the Persian and Arabic style.
In the picturesque valley where the rivers Cehotina and Brznica meet on the most northerly part of Montenegro is the town of Pljevlja. The town changed its rulers many times because of being located on the trade route from Dubrovnik to Macedonia. From 1569 till 1912 the town was under Turkish domination. Pljevlja has the most beautiful mixture of Islamic and Christian religions as the two cultural, historic and architectonic monuments are Monastery of Holy Trinity and Hussein-Pasha mosque.
The Monastery of Holy Trinity dates back to 1537 and the small Hussein-Pasha Mosque was built in 1562, it has mainly kept its original appearance but a new 42-metre minaret amazing with its height and elegance was added in 1911. The Mosque is one of the most beautiful monuments of Orient architecture in the Balkans, built on the model of Byzantine five-dome churches, and richly decorated in the Persian and Arabic style.
Podgorica
Besides being a capital of Montenegro, Podgorica is also the country's largest city, having a population of some 150,000 people. The city is situated in central Montenegro, in Montenegro’s scarce lowlands between Dinaric Alps and Lake Skadar (also called Lake Scutari). The area of Podgorica has been continuously inhabited since the Illyrian and Roman era, with settlement on the site of today's Podgorica being firmly established since the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Podgorica was repatriated back to Montenegro in 1878, when the city started to take a more European shape.
During World War II, Nazi and Allied bombings destroyed much of the historical Ottoman and Montenegro-era architecture, and the city was reborn as a capital of Montenegro in Socialist Yugoslavia. The city was then rebuilt and expanded into a manner typical of Eastern bloc countries, so it is mostly a modern planned city, and by no means a sightseeing destination. While not being a typical beautiful European city, it is still definitely worth visiting, owing to its interesting mix of old and new, its café culture and nightlife, and laid back Mediterranean atmosphere.
Both Montenegrin coastal cities and its mountain resorts are within one hour drive from the city, so it is an excellent starting point for one day trips to anywhere in Montenegro.
Besides being a capital of Montenegro, Podgorica is also the country's largest city, having a population of some 150,000 people. The city is situated in central Montenegro, in Montenegro’s scarce lowlands between Dinaric Alps and Lake Skadar (also called Lake Scutari). The area of Podgorica has been continuously inhabited since the Illyrian and Roman era, with settlement on the site of today's Podgorica being firmly established since the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Podgorica was repatriated back to Montenegro in 1878, when the city started to take a more European shape.
During World War II, Nazi and Allied bombings destroyed much of the historical Ottoman and Montenegro-era architecture, and the city was reborn as a capital of Montenegro in Socialist Yugoslavia. The city was then rebuilt and expanded into a manner typical of Eastern bloc countries, so it is mostly a modern planned city, and by no means a sightseeing destination. While not being a typical beautiful European city, it is still definitely worth visiting, owing to its interesting mix of old and new, its café culture and nightlife, and laid back Mediterranean atmosphere.
Both Montenegrin coastal cities and its mountain resorts are within one hour drive from the city, so it is an excellent starting point for one day trips to anywhere in Montenegro.
Zabljak
Zabljak is a city at the highest altitude of the Balkans, being 1456 m above sea level. Located in the very centre of an enormous mountain called Durmitor. The population is 4000 inhabitants, mainly occupied with tourism and production of ecologically pure food.
This little city is surrounded by 23 mountain peaks, 18 mountain lakes and near to the magnificent Tara River Canyon, the deepest canyon in Europe. Zabljak is the best destination in Montenegro for winter tourism. For its natural beauties emerging at each step of the way Zabljak also attracts a large number of visitors during the summer months.
Zabljak is a city at the highest altitude of the Balkans, being 1456 m above sea level. Located in the very centre of an enormous mountain called Durmitor. The population is 4000 inhabitants, mainly occupied with tourism and production of ecologically pure food.
This little city is surrounded by 23 mountain peaks, 18 mountain lakes and near to the magnificent Tara River Canyon, the deepest canyon in Europe. Zabljak is the best destination in Montenegro for winter tourism. For its natural beauties emerging at each step of the way Zabljak also attracts a large number of visitors during the summer months.
