Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro

Overview

Throughout the history of its existence, Podgorica has undergone five changes in its name: the Romans called it Birziminium, then Ribnica, since the 14th century Podgorica, that is, "located under the mountain", since 1952 Titograd and again Podgorica. The city passed through the hands of the Romans, Ottomans, Austro-Hungarians, and was completely wiped off the face of the Earth twice. Now the streets of Podgorica are a mixture of Ottoman curiosities, Austrian storefronts, brutal neighborhoods and shiny ultramodern shopping malls.

The transport infrastructure, economy, culture, education and science, medicine, sports, tourism and other industries in Podgorica are perfectly formed.

What to see in Podgorica

Montenegro is famous for its amazing nature and many historical and architectural monuments. The surroundings of Podgorica are no exception. To immerse yourself in the past and present of Montenegro, you should definitely visit the ancient ruins and archaeological sites, as well as modern attractions:

What to do in Podgorica

Parks and recreation areas

The favorable climate and abundant vegetation make Podgorica one of the "greenest" cities in Europe. There are many well-maintained and beautiful parks in the city, which are an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Many parks are equipped with bike paths and convenient walking routes. To appreciate the beauty of the Podgorica parks, you can go to Negoshev Park or Karadjordjev Park — these are the oldest parks in the city.

Museums

There are several museums worth visiting in Podgorica:

Sports facilities on the territory of Podgorica

Local government has a great influence on meeting the needs of citizens in the field of sports. Podgorica has gyms, schools and playgrounds where amateur and professional athletes can hone their sports skills. There are located in Podgorica:

Shopping in Podgorica

Nightlife

There are several nightclubs in Podgorica that are popular with locals and tourists. Some of them are summer and are located in the open air. Nightlife is mostly concentrated in the area of the central square. In addition to restaurants, bars and cafes, in Podgorica you can spend time at the casino.

How to get to Podgorica

Podgorica is the main transport hub of Montenegro. Modern highways connect Podgorica with the northern mountainous part of Montenegro and follow the canyons of the Moraca and Tara rivers to mountain lakes and centuries-old forests. The road towards the coast passes through the picturesque Skadar Lake and Pashtrovatskaya Mountain, descending along steep serpentines to the Adriatic Sea.

Montenegro's main airport is located 12 km from Podgorica in the suburb of Golubovci.

Where to stay

The choice of hotels in Podgorica is quite large. Unlike resort towns, life in the capital "boils" all year round, and not only in season. Here you can easily find hotels for every taste and budget.

Where to eat in Podgorica

The choice of dishes in local establishments is very wide: from traditional Montenegrin cuisine, to European, Asian and even exotic, such as Indian, options.

There are very different cafes where you can have a snack "on the go" and restaurants, going to which in Montenegro is a form of leisure. This is worth remembering. When going to a restaurant, set aside a few hours in advance for it. No one will be in a hurry to serve dishes in most places. In the menu of almost all restaurants you can find dishes from meat, vegetables, fish.

Podgorica restaurants have free Wi-Fi almost everywhere, and many are equipped with children's playrooms.

By the way, be sure to check out the list of popular places. Many of the restaurants are beautiful not only for their cuisine, but also for their unique interiors: from ancient mansions to fast-moving taverns with a flavor of national decoration.

In the cafe you can not only have a snack, but also save on restaurant service and fees.