An incredibly beautiful bay of the Adriatic Sea, it includes several bays. Some geographers call the bay a fjord, which has a tectonic origin. The settlement of the shores of the bay by Illyrians, Romans and Greeks took place three centuries BC. Modern tourist centers are formed around preserved historical buildings. Boat trips around the bay are especially popular among tourists.

Located on a small island, the resort is connected to the mainland by a narrow natural isthmus. Of the attractions, three churches are distinguished – named after St. Stephen, Alexander Nevsky and the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Mother of God. Free passage for non-hotel guests on the island is limited. There is a very developed tourist infrastructure in the village, near the island. For tourists there are luxury villas and guest houses, the beach at Villa Milocher is interesting with small pink-red pebbles.

It has everything Montenegro is famous for. Venetian and Mediterranean architecture. Museums and churches among cozy residential buildings with brick-colored roofs. The history of Budva began in the V century BC. Historical places that are mandatory for inspection are the citadel, the city walls, the archaeological museum, the ancient eastern gate, the antiques market and the gallery of modern art, the Roman Square and religious buildings.

A large and impregnable fortress on the Adriatic coast. The fortress was built in the XV century on rocky shores. Inside, the remains of barracks and the ruins of an ancient church have been preserved. On the stone walls you can see the outlines of ancient bas-reliefs. Festivals and concerts are held in the courtyard of the citadel. From the observation deck of the fortress there is a beautiful view of the historical part of the city.text

You can walk this place from edge to edge in 20 minutes. However, it is possible to do this only if you neglect the inspection of ancient buildings, which are located here literally at every step. Cobbled narrow streets create a real maze. The city began to be built up in the XII century and many historical and architectural monuments have been preserved to this day – the fortress of St. Luke, the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, the Armory Square.

An ancient building on the mountainside, its construction began in the IX century. The winding fortress wall in some places reaches a thickness of 20 meters. Even 300 Turkish ships could not overcome this defense. The observation deck of the fortress is located at an altitude of 284 meters, it offers a magnificent view. Climb it, as well as to the small church of St. John can be reached by a narrow path of 1400 steps.

The ancient building is located on the cliff of Mount Rumia. Of the 240 buildings of the city, only a few have been preserved in their original form. Most of them are ruins. The Omerbashich Mosque, built in 1662, is well preserved. Of interest are the ruins of the churches – St. Veneranda and St. Catherine, as well as the Cathedral of St. George. The most important attraction of the Old Bar is the gate of the XXI century.

Its history began in the V century with the construction of a fortress. Since then, this place has repeatedly changed hands, changing rulers. The architecture of the old city is a mixture of various architectural styles from different eras. The church was converted into a mosque, and the city museum is now located on a small square where slaves were traded. Hotels are currently located in the palaces of the Courts of Balsic and the Palazzo Venezia.

The fortress island is located in the waters of the Adriatic Sea. The diameter of the structure is 200 meters, the height of the walls reaches 16 meters. You can get to the fort by a suspension bridge. The fort itself and its internal buildings are well preserved. Gates, loopholes, walls are made of durable rough stone. A spiral staircase leads to the observation deck. From above, there is a beautiful view of the fortress itself and the waters of the sea around.

It represents the figure of a gymnast who froze in an elegant pose on a rocky sharp stone. The bronze sculpture is located next to Mogren Beach and is considered an unofficial symbol of the city. Shots of a lone figure of a dancer against the background of a city or the sea are very beautiful, but tourists should be careful in search of a better angle. The probability of falling into the water and getting hurt on the rocks is very high.

The building was erected in 1867, it acquired its modern appearance in 1910 after reconstruction. From the outside, the palace looks quite modest. There is a museum inside. The exhibition consists of items related to the royal family. The walls are covered with silk, the ceilings are decorated with stucco, parquet floors are covered with carpets. Many valuable exhibits from different eras have been preserved in the palace.

It is dedicated to the history of navigation in the Bay of Kotor. It is located in the building of an old Baroque palace of the XVIII century. The museum exhibits unusual exhibits. Ship models, portraits of navigators, navigation instruments, captured weapons, ship logs and even the remains of sunken ships. Guns of the XVIII century are installed at the entrance. Visiting the museum will be interesting for all categories of tourists.

A national park on the territory of the mountain range of the same name. The area of the park is 62 km2. Lovcen Mountain is a natural symbol of Montenegro. The highest peak is located at an altitude of 1749 meters. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of almost the whole country and the Adriatic Sea. In addition to its unique nature, Lovcen is known for its national and historical monuments. At the top of the mountain is the tomb of the ruler of Montenegro — Peter II Petrovich Negosh.

It is located at an altitude of 1,650 meters on Mount Lovchen. A staircase leads to the mausoleum, part of which runs through a tunnel. The tomb with the sarcophagus of the outstanding reformer was built in the 70s of the XX century, on the site of the chapel built by the ruler himself. The roof of the building is covered with gold, statues of Montenegrins are installed at the entrance. Inside there is a statue of Peter II Petrovich Negosh. Visiting the mausoleum of a politician, poet and philosopher is popular with tourists.

The name of the island in the Bay of Kotor translates as "Madonna on the Reef". It is located opposite the city of Perast. The main plateau of the island is man-made, for 200 years every passing ship had to drop a stone at the reef. Now the Church of the Mother of God is located on it. The style of the building is Byzantine, it is decorated with rich paintings, works of art, gold and silver plates.

It is located near the shores of the city of Perast. The Benedictine Abbey was founded on it, according to some sources, back in the IX century. For several centuries, noble persons were buried in the cemetery of the monastery. The graves of the cemetery, like the island itself, are under the shade of cypresses. From the shore it looks a little gloomy and mysterious, which gives rise to many legends among the local population. It is believed that treasures and jewels are hidden on the island.

A large island a kilometer from the shores of Budva. The island is uninhabited, its length is 2 kilometers, of which about 800 meters is the beach area. There are many small coves on the coastline, it will be easy for travelers to find a cozy and deserted place. The vegetation of the island is lush green, inhabited by small animals. You can get there by water taxi. There are cafes and bars on the island.

An Orthodox monastery founded in the XVII century. Located in the mountains, at an altitude of 900 meters. The road to it runs along a narrow and winding mountain serpentine. The monastery consists of two parts. The upper part is located on a protruding rocky cliff. A rocky forest path leads to it from the cells located below and the Church of the Holy Trinity. The relics of the monastery are the relics of the boy Stanko and the relics of Bishop Basil.

It was erected in the XII century in honor of the patron saint of the sailors of the Bay of Kotor. Currently, the architectural monument belongs to the Catholic community. Orthodox believers have access to the second floor to worship the holy relics. The building itself is an example of Romanesque architecture. However, the main element of the interior decoration is a canopy with columns of red marble, decorated in Gothic style.

It was founded in 1484. Several times it was destroyed to the ground or burned by Turkish troops, but each time the monastery was restored using old stones. Relics are relics and vestments of saints, most of which were donated to the monastery by the royal family of Russia. The monastery museum houses rare manuscripts and printed books of the XIII-XIX centuries, metropolitan robes, banners and church utensils.

It is located on the shore of the Bay of Kotor among a dense forest. The monastery complex includes three churches. The oldest of them, according to some sources, was built in the XI century. The monastery is rightfully proud of its collection of icons. It consists of works by Italian, Russian and Cretan masters. The funds of the monastery library store about 5,000 manuscripts. A unique exhibit is a handwritten Gospel, made in 1375.

The exterior of the monastery is strict and modest, it is built in the Romanesque style of white stone. But the interior is incredibly rich. Wall painting is considered one of the best in Byzantine and Serbian painting. The frescoes depict the life of the prophet Elijah, as well as the faces of Christ and the Virgin. The monastery was founded in 1252. Partially destroyed and looted during the raids of Turkish troops. Restored in the XVI century.

National Park, the area of the territory is 54 km2. The landscape of the park is diverse: it includes 1600 hectares. forests, glacial lakes and rivers bubbling between mountain peaks. 5 lakes of the park are located at an altitude of 1800 meters. The highest point of the park is the top of the Crna-Glava — 2139 meters. Trails for visitors are laid through the virgin forest. A walk through them gives you the opportunity to appreciate the diversity of the fauna and flora of the park.

One of the largest lakes in the Balkans. Skadar Lake is fed by 6 rivers, only one river flows out of the lake, which flows into the Adriatic Sea – Boyana. Among tourists, walks along the lake to the islands are popular, the complex usually includes rental of fishing accessories. The lake is home to a large number of fish, a good catch is provided even for novice anglers. Ancient churches, fortresses and monasteries have been preserved on the shores of the lake.

The mountain range that gave the name to the national park. The highest point is Mount Bobotov-Cook. The park is famous for its landscapes. Mountain rivers flowing in narrow canyons, more than 40 waterfalls, lakes with crystal clear water – the picturesqueness of these places attracts many visitors to the park all year round. In winter, tourists use the ski slopes, in summer hiking and mountaineering are popular.

It is located in the Durmitor National Park. The largest canyon in Europe. It is included in the list of UNESCO protected sites. The canyon is 80 km long and 1300 meters deep. The waters of the Tara River in the canyon form several picturesque cascades and waterfalls. This place is popular with rafting enthusiasts, especially from May to October. In the 1930s, the Djurdjevic Bridge was built across the canyon at an altitude of 150 meters.

Glacial lake on Mount Durmitor. It is located at an altitude of 1400 meters. It consists of two lakes connected by a small strait. In summer, it dries up, and the Crno-Ezero is divided into two reservoirs with different depths. The total length of the lake is 1150 meters. The waters of the lake have a greenish tint. This color is combined with the greenery of a dense forest on the shores, mountains stretch around – this landscape attracts thousands of visitors to the lake.

The highest mountain of the Durmitor massif. Despite the impressive height of -2522 meters, climbing it is not of interest to professional climbers. The path leading to the top is gentle, the difficulty will cause only the length of the path. The average lifting time takes about 10 hours, so good physical endurance is still necessary. Panoramic views from the top of the climb are striking in their beauty.text

The total length of the cave is 2.5 km. It is a network of tunnels, halls and corridors. They have stalactites and stalagmites, karst deposits, stone formations of bizarre shape, an underground pool. The cave is perfectly prepared for tourists to visit. One of the three entrances is equipped, lighting is provided, hiking trails are laid. They are equipped with stairs, bridges and places to relax.

A natural attraction. The area of the cave is about 300 m2, the water depth is about 4 meters. This allows boats and boats to swim inside the grotto so that tourists can better appreciate the beauty of this place. The main feature of the grotto is the color of its walls. They acquire a blue hue from the refraction of rays in sunny weather. Local legends say that the treasure of pirates is hidden at the bottom of the grotto.

The waterfall is located on the Desna River. It got such a playful name because of its resemblance to the famous waterfall in the USA. However, the size of the Niagara in Montenegro is much more modest. Local residents are involved in its creation. They blocked the flow of the river with a dam so that the waters of the river, overflowing through it, formed a waterfall. However, the river bypassed the dam from the side, forming several dozen small waterfalls.

The bridge is laid at an altitude of more than 150 meters through the canyon of the Tara River. It is one of the tallest arch-type road bridges in Europe. The location of the bridge in a picturesque place of Durmitor Park makes it attractive for tourists. Camping areas, shops, hostels are equipped for them. Zip-line attractions are equipped, there is a bicycle rental. A monument to his engineer Lazar Yaukovich has been erected at the entrance to the bridge.

The length of the bridge is 140 meters. It is laid across the Moracha River. The construction cost 7 million euros. With this money, a grandiose structure was built – a cable-stayed bridge with a 57-meter-high pylon, 24 counterweights and 12 cables. The bridge got its name as a symbol of the city's entry into the new millennium. The modern architectural monument is popular with tourists, it is called one of the most photogenic bridges in Europe.

Luxury yacht complex. Designed for 600 yachts of standard sizes. It is also capable of accommodating 150 yachts with a length of more than 150 meters. It is an analogue of the city for yacht owners. It has all the necessary facilities for recreation – hotels, a museum, restaurants, a sports complex, an art gallery. The place for construction was not chosen by chance – the beauty of the Bay of Kotor is ideal for creating a luxury yacht complex.

One of the best places for a beach holiday in the country. Fine and clean sand, clear water – this is especially appreciated by tourists. The beach is clean, the territory is constantly monitored. The crystal water will be appreciated by fans of diving with a mask. A pine forest grows around the sandy rocks. It saves from the rays of the scorching sun. There are many hotels and restaurants near the beach, the necessary beach infrastructure is provided.