Ancient forts and Venetian palazzos, Orthodox monasteries high in mountains and pirate towns - Montenegro is a culture-lover's dream.
Breathtakingly atmospheric, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kotor is an achingly beautiful place. Venetian palazzos, bustling squares and winding medieval streets make Kotor a playground for history and culture seekers, where museums, bustling cafes and restaurants, and a roster of cultural events vie for your attention. Don’t miss a climb to the fortress walls for impressive views across the bay.
Montenegro’s most sacred Orthodox site, this dazzling monastery carries an air of the divine. Its gleaming white walls, impossibly carved into the rugged cliff face, leave an indelible impression; perhaps it was holy intervention that brought the stones here?
Shimmering waters, Baroque waterfront, mountain backdrop: Perast is a jewel of Montenegro’s coastline, an exemplar of the Venetian legacy and drop-dead gorgeous to boot. Take a boat from Kotor for dazzling views, and don’t miss the legendary man-made island and its church, Our Lady of the Rocks.
A hotbed of Montenegrin culture, Cetinje was once the royal capital of the country, whose legacy is felt in the lavish museums, art galleries, monasteries, and grandiose buildings that make up the town. Explore this cultural gem and learn more about Montenegro’s national identity.
This unassuming village in the foothills of Lovćen is the perfect spot to explore Montenegro’s rural and culinary heritage, for this diminutive place is the home of traditional smoked prosciutto, alongside cheese and brandy. Montenegrins buy prosciutto from here for special occasions, and it can be best sampled in the country’s oldest restaurant, also in the village.
Perched above the sea, Ulcinj is a hidden gem; it is home to the Adriatic’s longest beach, the 13-kilometer-long Velika plaža, and a vibrant blend of cultures that gives the town its unique charm. Here you’ll find the Venetian influence you’d now expect, but also a notable Ottoman style that plays out in the architecture, bustling bazaar, and cuisine of the town.
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