Montenegro is one of the gems of Eastern Europe. Since ancient times it has always existed under one name or another that translated to “Black Mountain”. Filled with stunning scenery and several nature reserves and natural history sites there are an endless number of things to see scattered throughout Montenegro. These combine to make Montenegro a wonderful spot to head whether you are wanting to go to Europe for camping and hiking or you want to learn first hand about Montenegro’s history . If you love ancient architecture you won’t be left out as there are monasteries and even the remains of ancient Roman cities nestled into picturesque views.
Podgorica , the capital city of Montenegro, is located about 9 miles north of Lake Skadar. Meaning “under the Gorica” or “under the little hill” in the Montenegrin. The city is built around five rivers that flow through the region and is the commerce center of the country. Podgorica is filled with cultural sites from museums of art and natural history to bustling shops and even religious monuments. there are even ruins and remnants of ancient cities only a few miles outside city limits. Odds are you won’t want to dedicate your first trip to Montenegro with just one city so it’s a good thing this is also a major transit hub with many connections to other cities.
Skadar Lake, also spelled Scadar or Scutari, is a popular vacation spot. Skadar is surrounded by many picturesque villages whose architecture has been preserved for centuries. Whether you decide to sped the night in one of these wonderful villages or prefer to stay at a hotel in Montenegro ‘s equally lovely cities you’ll have a hard time peeling yourself away from this beautiful landscape. Swimming is a popular pastime since the warm waters of Skadar are ideal for it and other water sports and surrounded by beaches for those wanting to relax ans sunbathe though the only sand beach on the shore of Skadar lake is in Murice, near the Albania border. One of the most popular beaches on this lake is only available by sea, at the heart of the lake is a hidden beach called Pjesacac; frequented by cruises on the lake and if you get a good tour agent you may even be able to book a room near this beach.
Located just north of Podgorica, for those who like visiting ancient ruins and historical sites is Doclea . Founded in 1st century AD by the Romans and demolished about 620 AD by the Ostrogoths, the ruins of Doclea still lay scattered. Doclea was the Roman capital of the region and as such was actually quite a large city one can still find remainders of a triumphal arch, three temples, a city bathroom, and a monumental housing palace. There is even a pre-Roman church and the remains of two early Christian basilicas.
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