Montenegro

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Kotor, an old walled town on a bay, has dramatic scenery, while places like Budva get crowded as summer beach resorts. The mountainous terrain means travel between cities can take longer than expected.

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Podgorica

Montenegro's capital, a historic city once known by the names Ribnica and Titograd. Its changing names reflect a rich and layered history.

22 sights 9 guides Podgorica Airport (TGD)

Cetinje

A major city in Montenegro, home to historic sites like the National Museum and a monastery. It's also close to Lovćen National Park and its caves, making them easy to visit together.

13 sights 9 guides Podgorica Airport (TGD)

Kotor

A city at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, whose walled old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's a wonderful place to take in views of cathedrals, islands, and the surrounding mountains.

25 sights 9 guides Podgorica Airport (TGD)

Nikšić

A city in western Montenegro, it is the country's second-largest after the capital Podgorica. It is known as a hub of industry, culture, and education.

6 sights 9 guides Podgorica Airport (TGD)

Budva

Budva, on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, is a historic city with more than 2,500 years of history. It offers beautiful coastal attractions such as Sveti Nikola Island and Jaz Beach.

12 sights 9 guides Podgorica Airport (TGD)

Top sights in Montenegro

Nature

Lovćen

A mountain in southwestern Montenegro designated as a national park. Its peaks, covered in dense forest, are so iconic that they gave the country its name.

Nature

Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor

A UNESCO World Heritage site covering the Bay of Kotor area in Montenegro, where the old town of Kotor and its fortified walls come together as one. Inscribed in 1979, it offers scenery where history and nature coexist.

Nature

Our Lady of the Rocks

A small artificial island off the coast of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, home mostly to a Catholic church and a modest museum. It's a great place to sail over and enjoy the calm scenery of the Adriatic.

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Montenegro

Located in Cetinje, this is Montenegro's largest museum. It was founded in 1896 and has a long history.

Nature

Sveti Đorđe

Saint George Island is a natural island off the coast of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, paired with the artificial islet Our Lady of the Rocks. It's home to a 12th-century monastery and an old noble cemetery, making it a peaceful spot to explore.

Temples & religious sites

Kotor Cathedral

One of only two Roman Catholic cathedrals in Montenegro. As the seat of the diocese covering the Bay of Kotor and the Budva area, it holds deep religious significance.

Castles & palaces

Fortifications of Kotor

These walls encircle Kotor's old town in Montenegro and climb the hillside above it, letting you walk past towers, fortifications, and gates while taking in views over the city. Layers of military architecture from different eras remain intact, earning the walls UNESCO World Heritage status.

Nature

Sveti Nikola Island

A small island off the coast of Budva, Montenegro, reachable by boat and a great place to relax on the beach.