Montenegro is located on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, across the sea from Italy. It is known as “Europe’s last oasis”. An authoritative travel magazine once described Montenegro as having medieval villages that look like stepping back in time. It is one of the newest and most interesting tourist spots in Europe. In this magical country, you can see untouched natural national parks and medieval ancient cities hidden among the mountains and sea.
1. Kotor
Kotor is located at the southern end of the Bay of Kotor on the Adriatic Sea. It was found in historical records in the 7th century AD. Since the 15th century, it has been controlled by Venice, Austria, and other countries. Returned to Yugoslavia in 1918. It is one of the most intact medieval cities on the Adriatic coast and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2. Budva
Budva is located on the Adriatic Sea and is famous for its beautiful beaches, rich nightlife, and unique Mediterranean architecture. It is also the oldest settlement on the Adriatic Coast because of its 2,500-year history.
3. Podgorica
Podgorica is located on the Moraca River in the Shkadar Basin in southeastern Montenegro, near Lake Shkadar. It is the capital of the Republic of Montenegro. It was destroyed by fire during World War II, and only the Turkish clock tower, a mosque, and a few houses remain. From 1945 to 1992 it was called Titograd. It is now rebuilt into a new city.
4. Perast
Perast is a small town located on the northern shore of the Bay of Kotor, facing the mouth of the bay. The two nearby islands are picturesque and one of Montenegro’s most famous sights.
5. Bar
Bar is a port city located in southern Montenegro. It has the largest port in Montenegro and is also the small town with the most olive tree growers and wine cellars.
6. Žabljak
Žabljak is a city in northern Montenegro and the highest town on the Balkan Peninsula.
7. Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi is a seaside city located at the foot of the Olien Mountains in southeastern Montenegro and at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. It is famous for enjoying pure air in the mineral spring area and the city’s health center. Its name from 1420 to 1797 was Castelnuovo (meaning new castle in Italian). This is not only a city of culture but also a city of festivals. The Golden Heart, which is famous throughout Southeast Europe, the ancient Mimosa Festival is held here every year, and the Mimosa Festival has been held for more than 40 years and is held on the first Saturday of February every year.
8. Tivat
Tivat is a coastal town in southwestern Montenegro and the smallest municipality in Montenegro. It was jointly developed by the world’s three richest men – Peter Munk, the godfather of gold mining, Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH Group, and the British financial giant Rothschild family.
9. Cetinje
Cetinje, a city known as the “Stone City”, was the capital of the independent Old Kingdom of Montenegro for 40 years from 1878 to 1918. Historically, seven kings have established their capitals here. It is now the constitutional capital of the Republic of Montenegro.
10. Ulcinj
Ulcinj is a coastal city in southeastern Montenegro. It is most famous for its beach, which is considered to be the most beautiful beach in Montenegro. There is a small beach in the center of Ulcinj, 360 meters long, located under the ancient city wall. There’s also Ladies Beach, where natural spring water is said to cure female infertility. The 12-kilometer-long beach consists of the finest sand, and Ulcinj on one side is Montenegro’s unspoiled natural paradise. The long beach extends to the mouth of the River Bojana, where there is a beach island, Bojana Island.
