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Lake Skadar: Grmozur Fortress and St. Nicholas' Monastery
Discover the beauty of Skadar Lake on a boat cruise. See the ruins of the Grmožur fortress, visit the 13th-century Orthodox monastery of St. Nicholas, and take a swim in the river or the open lake.
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Highlights
- Admire the ruins of the Grmožur, a former prison known as Montenegrin Alcatraz
- Visit 13th-century Orthodox monastery of St. Nicholas on the Vranjina peninsula
- Take a swim in the river or the open lake, or simply relax on the boat
- See the mouth of the Morača River, where one of the bird reserves is located
- Look for various species of birds that make their nests on the fortress walls
Description
Set sail from Virpazar and cruise on the open waters of Skadar Lake. Admire the greenery of the river channel that leads you towards the open lake. See the ruins of the walls of the Grmožur fortress, rising from the water of Lake Skadar. This fort is a former prison and is known as Montenegrin Alcatraz. Various species of birds make their nests on the walls, and it's an excellent place for birdwatching and creating some wonderful pictures. Continue your cruise towards the mouth of the Morača River, where one of the bird reserves is located. Make a stop up the hill on the Vranjina peninsula to visit the 13th-century Orthodox monastery of St. Nicholas. After that, return to the ship from where you set sail back to Virpazar. In the meantime, you can decide to swim in the river or in the open lake.Includes
Sightseeing cruise on Lake Skadar Visit to the ruins of Grmožur fortress Birdwatching opportunities Visit to the 13th century Orthodox monastery of St. Nicholas Opportunity to swim in the river or lake Drinks(Water, Juice and local Wine)Important Information
- It's reccomended to bring: 1. Camera 2. Swimwear 3. Sunscreen 4. Hat
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