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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Podgorica: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Podgorica
- The best things to do in Podgorica are driving a short distance to take in breathtaking vistas and viewing remarkable landmarks in the historic part of the city.
- The real Montenegro can be found in Podgorica, unlike the masses that flock to the beach resorts.
- The current capital of Podgorica has undergone no fewer than five name changes because it has such a deep history.
- Roman remains, traces of its lengthy role as the centre of the Ottoman Empire, and relics of Yugoslav communism's practical days can all be found there.
- Visit the City Museum for a peek into the city's past. It is a tastefully put-together survey of history and culture, including everything from Roman artefacts to orthodox Christian icons, records from the 16th century, and traditional folk wear.
- Capital: Podgorica
- International Airport: Podgorica Airport (TGD/LYPG)
- Population: 209,968
- Currency: Euro
- Time: UTC+1
- Driving Side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230V
- Official Language: Montenegrin
- Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Podgorica
- Wander around Stara Varoš
- See the former royal residence
- Visit the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ
- Admire the Millennium Bridge
- Find the amazing brutalist architecture
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Podgorica
- Podgorica experiences its best weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- The warmest months are typically July and August.
- The coldest month of the year is January.
- Rainfall is highest in November.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Podgorica
Lake Skadar
- Lake Skadar is one of the most significant tourist attractions in Podgorica and Montenegro.
- It is a remarkable natural preserve with a wide variety of plants and animals and the habitat of rare and endangered bird species like the curly pelican.
- Boat and ship trips, beach bathing, exploring the island's cathedrals and monasteries, bird viewing, and fishing are all available there.
- The island community of Vranjina, often known as Montenegrin Venice, is located on the lake.
- The Visitors' Center also has a relief collection for Montenegro's National Parks and an exhibit of real animal species.
- There is an island nearby, as well as the 18th-century Fortification Lesendro.
Doclea
- Travellers can explore the ruins of the ancient town of Doclea, which date back to the first century AD, about four kilometres from the city centre, on a broad plateau surrounded by Moraa, Zeta, and Iralija.
- During the fourth century AD, Christians had already settled in the town's eastern section, where they were constructing churches and a sizable Episcopal Basilica.
- The City Museum displays several priceless artefacts that were discovered in the tombs in the archaeological site, including ceramic and glass dishes, pieces of jewellery, tools, weapons, and money.
- With the discovery of the renowned Podgorica Cup, which is now on display in the Russian Museum of Hermitage, the ancient Doclea gained notoriety in the archaeological community.
Medun
- The Old Town of Medun is situated in the Kui region, about 12 kilometres northeast of Podgorica.
- It is renowned for its imposing complex, including the ruins of the Illyrian town Meteon, St. Nikolas' Church, and the birthplace of Montenegrin national hero and author Marko Miljanov is now home to a City's Memorial Museum.
- Labeati, an Illyrian tribe that governed the region around Skadar Lake, had Meteon as one of their major centres.
- It was founded in the late Fourth or early Third century BC on a steep mountain that commanded the Medun field.
- Only a portion of the enormous defensive walls constructed using the so-called Cyclops technique is still visible today.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Podgorica Off the Beaten Track
Old Town and Clock Tower
- The Old Town was the heart of ancient Podgorica during the Ottoman Empire with its urban and architectural forms, customs, lifestyle, and oriental traits (1474 – 1879). The clock tower, a structure in the Beir Beg Osmanagi Plaza, serves as the emblem of the Old Town.
- In the 18th century, Mehmed-Pasha Osmanagi constructed it. Interestingly, he had just ordered an Italian watch then.
- The Turkish castle Depedogen, also known as Ribnica, was built in 1474 following the Ottomans' conquest of Podgorica's ancient square.
- Around the middle of the 20th century, the waqf structure next to the clock tower was dismantled.
Sastavci and Brigde on Sastavci
- This favourite romantic location is especially beloved by Podgorica locals, who earned it the nickname Skaline.
- The oldest bridge in Podgorica is an antique stone bridge at the mouth of the Ribnica in Moraa.
- This bridge is one of the few remnants of the former Grimm metropolis in this region, based on the currently available information.
- Older residents of Podgorica call this bridge "A bridge on Sastavci" since Sastavci was the previous name of the area near the Ribnica in Moraa.
- The bridge is merely a few metres high and is made of a single arch.
- According to the legend, it was constructed from river rocks and has long been a popular destination for lovers to meet.
- Both young and older adults congregate there to unwind during the sweltering summer months in a lovely natural setting next to the river.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Podgorica Culture and Traditions
- Many Montenegrin cultural organisations and events are located in Podgorica.
- It houses several museums and galleries in addition to the Montenegrin National Theatre.
- The most important theatre in all of Montenegro, not only in Podgorica, is the Montenegrin National Theatre.
- The City Theatre (Gradsko pozorite), which houses the Children's Theatre and the Puppet Theatre, is another attraction in Podgorica.
- There are some notable museums, albeit they are not as numerous as the former royal capital Cetinje.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Podgorica: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Pod Volat
#Food
- If you ask a native in Podgorica for a restaurant recommendation, they'll probably recommend Pod Volat, a city landmark known for its grilled meats and delectable speciality goulashes.
- Veal, lamb, and goat are the main meats on Pod Volat, and they are all grilled over hot coals for a true barbecue flavour.
- The modest and unassuming restaurant concentrates on serving genuine Montenegrin cuisine and sources its ingredients locally to create a flavour that is true to the region.
- Drinkers can discover their ideal beverage for any meal here thanks to the wide selection of wines, beers, and traditional Montenegro Amaro, a digestif liqueur prepared from several natural components like lemon balm and juniper.
Masa
#Food
- For those wishing to enjoy fresh, top-notch seafood in Podgorica
- , Masa is a one-stop store sleek, modern, and devoted to all things fish.
- The restaurant is vast and open, with high ceilings and a large glass front facing the city's busy streets. It also exudes an urban charm.
- Masa properly accommodates any time of day, whether people drop by for a quick breakfast of croissants and homemade pastries or remain put for a full evening supper.
- An evening menu is a diversified event that meets all dietary preferences, offering various meat, vegetarian, and seafood options.
Plavnica
#Food
- Plavnica Eco Resort is a location that is well worth the trip from Podgorica, situated on the banks of the stunning Lake Skadar and near the Lake Skadar national park.
- This hotel and restaurant is committed to conserving the distinctive ecosystem of the neighbourhood and makes an effort to be as sustainable and ecologically friendly as possible.
- With its exquisite patio overlooking the lake and the dramatic mountain environment, the Plavnica restaurant is one of the most aesthetically pleasing in the area.
- This elegant location, exquisitely designed with long, sleek tables, a piano, and an oak wood bar, emits a serene and calming ambience that cannot be found in the crowded city centre.
Fashion
#Fashion
- Market malls are abundant in Podgorica, where you may purchase the widest range of goods.
- In Podgorica, exclusive representatives of top-tier global brands and the branded clothing businesses already mentioned exist.
- The selection of sportswear can accompany your desire for leisure, and Podgorica offers them all.
- If you want to spend some time at the ski resorts north of Podgorica, this town has the newest ski equipment, with Elan's representative shop standing out.
- You can frequently discover beautiful bookshops with international titles in malls.
- In addition to the books, you can find several specialised publications of different profiles and international daily and weekly newspapers in them.
- Also, you may purchase some of the newest original global music production CD releases at Podgorica CD stores.
- Everything you need regarding household appliances can be found at large centres to sell machines, which are offered at very competitive prices if you plan to stay in the city for an extended period and rent a home or flat.
- Even from prestigious manufacturers like Siemens, Bosch, Sonny, Gorenje, and so on, it is possible to discover something you like.
Hike To Various Viewpoints Around the City
#Fun
- Like Kotor, Podgorica is not surrounded by huge mountains that tower above the city, although there are surrounding rolling limestone hills.
- Most have breathtaking 360-degree city views. The easiest method is to decide which one to walk.
- Choose one at random, then begin to move. They are only a few kilometres—3 to 4—from the heart of Podgorica.
- The limestone mountains don't have much vegetation, but there are pathways on the hills, so you can travel however you like without worrying about getting lost.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Podgorica: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The 2.5 km long running track in Forest Park Zlatica, a lovely pine tree forest and recreational area, is a fitness sanctuary.
- The mix of flat and mountainous terrains makes for the ideal jogging, running, and cycling venue and the long routes that wind amid the woods make for a fun hour of discovery.
- Visitors can appreciate the variety of trees, flowers, and plants that make Podgorica one of the greenest cities in Europe, thanks to several walking trails, a lake, and a stream.
- Although there aren't many benches here, and sports players largely use them, picnickers should bring a rug to find a quiet space amid the trees easily.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Podgorica Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Cinematheque of Montenegro and the Film Center of Montenegro are working together to put on the Podgorica Film Festival for a third year.
- This is Podgorica's first festival of long-form features.
- No capital city in the developed portion of Europe lacks at least one such event, and with the addition of this festival, Podgorica is given its spot on the festival map of Europe.
- The festival aims to grow its audience, increase moviegoing, identify and draw attention to high-calibre film artworks, and support the growth of our area's film and audiovisual arts and industry.
- In collaboration with the Faculty of Visual Arts, international guests of the Podgorica Film Festival will conduct workshops and open lectures as part of the programme's educational component, providing the audience with a unique opportunity to learn about contemporary cinematography and engage in conversation with the lecturers.
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