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Capital and largest city of Montenegro
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Podgorica (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Подгорица), during SFR Yugoslavia named Titograd (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Титоград) in honor of Josip Broz Tito, the long-lasting leader of Yugoslavia, is the capital of Montenegro. While not a typical European eye candy, the city is definitely worth visiting, owing to its interesting mix of old and new, its café culture and nightlife, and its laid back Mediterranean atmosphere.
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"Stara Varoš" or "old town"
with its mosques and old clock tower. A typical old Turkish "kasaba" (town), with narrow and curvy streets.
the stairs
on the outfall of the Ribnica river to Morača, with its old Turkish bridge over the Ribnica, and the ruins of old Nemanja's town.
Spomenik Kralju Nikoli
The central square of the city, a lot of life at the end of the day, when people finish to work. Lot of cheap restaurants and friendly people, a pleasant place to spend the first part of the evening.
Ц. св. Джордже
Built in 10th century, on the slopes of the Gorica hill, after which the city was named. There are some 17th-century frescoes.
The impressive modern bridge over the Morača River.
Turned into a museum, also fine the surrounding park.
Saborni Hram Hristovog Vaskrsenja, Serbian: Саборни Храм Христовог Васкресења Подгорица
This is an Orthodox temple completed in 2013.
Crkva Svetog Dimitrija
The square in the new part of town. The square and the surrounding area is the home for the trendiest of Podgorica cafes and restaurants, and favourite meeting point for Podgorica citizens.
Visit the 13th century Morača monastery and enjoy scenery
Duklja
The ruins of the old Roman city that preceded Ribnica and Podgorica.
Medun
Ruins of a fortress erected at 3rd century B.O.T.
On the picturesque Moraca River, it is good for swimming and diving. The beach has a springboard, sun loungers and shaded seating areas available.
Stadion pod Goricom
Watch football here. Capacity 15,000, north side of city centre is the home ground of Montenegro's national soccer team. Also here are FK Budućnost Podgorica who play in the First League, the country's top tier; they often win it and qualify for European competitions.
Napoli-style pizzas cooked in wood fire ovens, along with little sausages and things. A place with local charm and super attentive service.
Great food and ambiance. The restaurant also has a large glazed terrace.
Authentic food from Montenegro. Cozy, small place, awesome crafty house wine. If you like a traditional atmosphere with fitting music, this is the place for you.
Cute restaurant and tasty food. Nice little place on a cool street and in the shade of the trees. They have their own special dishes.
Pizzeria with tradition. Very tasty pizza in a small place.
Chinese dishes and sushi.
Renowned for its fresh seafood.
A chic restaurant featuring international and European plates, a favourite among local celebrities.
Kineski Restoran Zheng He
Chinese restaurant in Podgorica
A pizzeria and a cafe, one of the city's landmarks.
Pretty straight forward hostel with communal kitchen, dining, and living areas. Also a balcony with a view of the city - Podgorica, ooh, enchanting.
Basic, but suitably located B&B.
Very modern hotel on the bank of Morača river, and offers a high level of luxury, at a corresponding price.
The Hotel Kerber has a reliable (and free) internet connection in all rooms. Also has a bar.
Indoor pool, spa, gym, restaurant, and bar are part of this classy hotel.
Four-star hotel.
Four-star hotel.
Small four-star hotel popular with local celebrities and politicians visiting the city.
Like Kosta's, equally popular.
A 4-star property, very close to the financial and Government district.
Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora, is a 5-star luxury hotel with 180 double-bedrooms, 20 suites, congress centre, restaurant, bar, spa centre, indoor swimming pool and underground garage. In addition to hotel capacity, were built a shopping mall and business center. Along with stylish, sunlit rooms and suites, there are 4 restaurants and lounges including a spectacular rooftop bar, plus gorgeous event space and the city’s largest spa.
A 48,000 m² mall with over 70 stores, food court and a multiplex cinema.
A smaller mall.
By train
One day train ("Tara") and one night train ("Lovcen") take nine hours from Belgrade via Rakovica (for Belgrade suburban lines), Bijelo Polje and Prijepolje, and continue from Podgorica to Bar;…
By bus
By car
Due to its location in central Montenegro, Podgorica is the hub of all main roads in the country. Road from the northern Montenegro and Serbia requires additional caution during the winter.
By bus
Maps of the lines are hard to find, however Google Maps shows routes and schedules but not live times.90 per single ride, and can be purchased on board from the driver.
By taxi
There are over 20 taxi companies that usually operate new air-conditioned European sedans. Taxi stands are virtually everywhere in the city, but they could also be reached by calling the dispatcher.
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