If you are looking for an underrated and little known place, let yourself be inspired by this post and get ready to leave for this small country between Bosnia and Albania.
Podgorica and the capital of Montenegro, a small country between Bosnia and Albania overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The beautiful beaches of this country offer a low cost tourism and absolute tranquility between the sea and the Mediterranean scrub. But not only the beaches, the capital of this country is one of the beauties that make it fascinating.
Podgorica is surrounded by greenery, is located in the heart of the country and is a city with a historical flavor but with many modern elements.
Podgorica, what to visit
One of the main points of reference is the "Clock Tower”Built under the Ottoman domination in 1600; continuing west towards the Morača river, the “old town” extends: a fascinating area full of old houses and buildings where you can savor the history of this country. To the north is the "new city" which includes three main streets with few traditional elements and a lot of modernity: Italian restaurants, beer bars, pizzerias and trendy shops, but this neighborhood lives mostly during the night when it fills with Montenegrins and tourists.
Another place of interest is certainly the Resurrection Cathedral, imposing and magnificent, whose construction dates back to 1993 with a mixture of styles. The interior is even more majestic with immense paintings and mosaics.
The most modern element of the city is the Millennium Bridge, which has become one of its symbols. Built in 2005, it is the largest and most impressive bridge in the city, especially spectacular in the evening when it is illuminated.
If you want some peace of mind you can definitely find it at King's Park: a large green area perfect for relaxing, picnicking, playing chess and also offers free Wi-Fi.
What to see around Podgorica
In the surroundings of Podgorica you can visit interesting archaeological excavations and the Skadar Lake, the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula, a large nature reserve and in particular one of the few remaining habitats for pelicans; ideal for birdwatchers, it also offers numerous beaches and boat tours.
The falls of the Cijevna River they attract tourists and Montenegrins in every season, 10 km from the city they are truly spectacular; it is possible to swim in the river and enjoy the tranquility away from the city center.
The area of ​​the capital is also famous for wine, Plantaže Winery it is one of the largest wineries in Europe that exports wine to more than thirty countries.
Where stay
The best areas of the city to stay in are certainly the "new city" and the "old city", the prices, even in the most central hotels, are really low; the city also has an airport which is only 10 minutes away by car.
It's surely one of the most underrated destinations by travelers from all over the world, however, an excellent opportunity for low cost tourism, seaside but also naturalistic and cultural, a different country, which offers a lot and above all that is trying to emerge more and more in the tourist market.
