Old Towns in Montenegro

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Old Towns in Montenegro

At the eternal crossroads between East and West, Montenegro inherited traces of various cultural and religious influences. The territory of Montenegro was inhabited more than 180,000 years ago, thanks to which the rich cultural heritage of peoples who lived and created can be noticed, even today. In the old coastal towns, surrounded by high walls, you can feel the spirit of the Illyrians, Greeks, Romans, Venetians, Ottomans, whose traces represent material evidence of ancient times. Each city on the Montenegrin coast hides different stories, and each one of them wrote its history.

Old Town Budva

Old Towns in Montenegro A recognisable attraction of the Old Town is the high wall, dating from the Middle Ages when Budva was under Venetian rule. In the earthquake of 1667, Budva was demolished and on the foundation of the old walls, the new ones were built. But they were once again damaged in the 1979 earthquake, after which the whole city was rebuilt. Read More

Kotor Stari Grad

Old Towns in Montenegro The old town of Kotor is one of the best- preserved medieval towns in Montenegro and makes a very interesting day trip for families, couples and groups alike............. Read More

Stari Bar

Old Towns in Montenegro The Old Town of Bar used to be a residential and commercial hub for the common people. But from the 19th century on, the town has been deserted. After the devastating earthquake in 1979, many of the architectural remains have been largely devastated, and the inhabitants slowly migrated. Read More

Ulcinj Old Town

Old Towns in Montenegro The Old Town of Ulcinj is one of the oldest towns in the Adriatic. It was founded in the 5th century BC by the people of Colchis, which is why it was originally named Colchinium. In the 2nd century, it was conquered by the Romans from the Illyrian tribe Olcinijatas and, the then ancient city of Colchinium became Olcinium. Read More

Stara Varos Podgorica

Old Towns in Montenegro The Old Town of Podgorica or Stara Varoš may not resemble the famous coastal towns such as Kotor, Budva, Herceg Novi, but it certainly has historical importance. It was built during the Ottoman rule and is now a neighbourhood near the city centre. Read More

Bedem Niksic (Old Town)

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Old Town Herceg Novi

Old Towns in Montenegro The Old Town is surrounded by the wall which was built from the 14th to 19th century. Inside the town, as the most significant monuments stand out the fortress Forte Mare (14th century), Kanli Kula (15th century), The Clock Tower Tora (19th century). All of them have almost preserved the spirit of the periods they were built in. One of the trademarks of the Old Town is the long stairs, called 'Skaline' by the locals. Read More

Old Towns in Montenegro