Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro Podgorica Cetinje Monastery Ostrog 1145 Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro. Podgorica's favourable position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers and the meeting point of the fertile Zeta Plain and Bjelopavlići Valley has encouraged settlement. The city is close to winter ski centres in the north and seaside resorts on the Adriatic Sea. Tell your friends Tweet A census in 2011 put the city's population at 150,977. The Podgorica municipality contains 10.4% of Montenegro's territory and 29.9% of its population. It is the administrative centre of Montenegro and its economic, cultural and educational focus. The name Podgorica means "under the Gorica" in Montenegrin language. Gorica (meaning "little hill" or hillock) is the name of the cypress-covered hill that overlooks the city centre.

Cityscape Podgorica's mixture of architectural styles reflects the turbulent history of the city and country: as one régime replaced another, the corresponding style was introduced. As part of the Ottoman Empire until 1878, Podgorica has many examples of Turkish architecture. The oldest parts of the city, Stara Varoš (Old town) and Drač are typical of this, with two mosques, a Turkish clock tower and narrow, winding streets. When the city was incorporated to Montenegro, the urban core shifted to the other bank of the Ribnica River, where the town developed in a more European style: wider streets with an orthogonal layout. This part of the city is today traditionally regarded as city centre, and is called Nova Varoš (New town) During World War II, Podgorica was almost razed to the ground, being bombed over 70 times. After liberation, rebuilding began as in other cities of the communist-ruled SFRY. Mass residential blocks were erected, with basic design typical of Eastern bloc countries. All that part of the city on the right bank of the Morača River was built this way.

Even the empty spaces in the city centre were filled with near-brutalist structures, resulting in an unfortunate fusion of old and new. The residential and business blocks of the SFRY era provided ample housing but have been much criticized for their uninventive and grey appearance.[citation needed] The main contemporary traffic arteries were laid out during this period, which extended the orthogonal street layout of city center, to the south and west. Residential and infrastructural developments in the SFRY era have mostly shaped the layout of today's Podgorica, and accommodated the unprecedented population growth that followed World War II. However, in area surrounding residential blocks, the city expanded in a form of often chaotic urban sprawl, with densely built private lowrise dwellings leaving little space for streets and sidewalks. The trend of sprawling informal settlements was at peak during the 1990s. Efforts have been made since to improve the infrastructure of those settlements, but many problems remain, especially in large lowrise neighbourhoods in north and northeast Podgorica. A major advance in Podgorica architecture began in the late 1990s and, since then, the face of the city has changed rapidly.

Residential and business construction are proceeding rapidly, incorporating contemporary glass-and-steel architectural trends. In an effort to create a recognizable and modern state capital, city officials are routing significant investments in city's public spaces. Thus, the city has gained entirely new squares, parks and monuments. New landmarks include the Hristovog Vaskrsenja orthodox temple and the Millennium Bridge, the main feature of the Podgorica skyline. Podgorica today is transforming rapidly from a featureless town to a modern European capital. Entertainment and performing arts Podgorica is home to many Montenegrin cultural institutions and events. It hosts the Montenegrin National Theatre and a number of museums and galleries. The Montenegrin National Theatre is the most significant theatre not only in Podgorica but in all of Montenegro. Podgorica is also host to the City Theatre (Gradsko pozorište), which includes the Children's Theatre and the Puppet Theatre. Although not as rich in museums and galleries as the historic royal capital Cetinje, there are several noteworthy museums: The Podgorica City Museum (Muzej grada Podgorice) preserves Podgorica's rich heritage.

Founded in 1950, it has four categories: archaeological, ethnographic, historical and cultural-historical.It houses artefacts which date back to the Roman and Illyrian eras. The Archaeological Research Centre (Centar za arheološka istraživanja) was founded in 1961. Its mission is to gather, classify, restore and display archaeological sites. The Museum of Marko Miljanov (Muzej Marka Miljanova) in Medun shows life in 19th century Montenegro. It is the most significant Montenegrin memorial museum of its kind. The Natural History Museum (Prirodnjački muzej) displays specimens of Montenegrin flora and fauna. This museum has no exhibition space of its own, despite many proposals and initiatives to build one. There is a notable art gallery in the Dvorac Petrovića (Petrović's Castle) complex in Podgorica's largest public park. King Nicholas's castle, Perjanički dom (House of the Honour Guard), castle chapel and surrounding buildings were converted to an art gallery in 1984.

Since 1995, it has been part of the Modern Arts Centre (Centar savremenih umjetnosti) and houses approximately 1,500 works of art. The historic Cinema Culture (Kino kultura), which was founded in 1949, was closed in November 2008 due to continuous financial losses it generated. It was the only cinema in the city for 6 decades. The building of the former cinema will be converted to host the Podgorica City Theatre. Shortly after its closure, a Ster-Kinekor (later acquired by Cineplexx) 6-screen multiplex cinema opened at Delta City shopping mall. A significant cultural institution of over fifty years' standing is the Cultural-informational centre Budo Tomović (KIC Budo Tomović). It is a public institution which organises various artistic events, including Podgorica's Cultural Summer (Podgoričko Kulturno Ljeto), FIAT пїЅ International Alternative Theatre Festival (Festival Internacionalnog Aletarnativnog Teatra), DEUS пїЅ December Arts Scene (Decembarska Umjetnička Scena).

'KIC budo Tomović was a host for such names as Tony Parsons or Brooklyn Funk Essentials during their visits to Podgorica. ... Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest news and deals! Subscribe Podgorica travel guide - Wikitravel Restaurants[ edit ] Almost all fine restaurants in Podgorica are located either in the traditional city center, the new bussines district around the Roman Square, or along the Sv. Petra Cetinjskog boulevard that connects the two. Fellini (Caffe Restaurant), Bulevar Sv. Petra Cetinjskog 153, ☎ +382 (0) 67 911 40 30, [5] . FELLINI is a convenient place for meetings and relaxation, an ideal place for rest and time for yourself, your friends and your loved ones. Pleasant modern interior in seductive tones of Fellini’s movie magic and a restaurant where everybody will just enjoy all the culinary delights Fellini offers. edit Buffet Pod Volat, Trg.

Vojvode Becir Bega Osmanagic br.1, ☎ +382 (0) 69 666 622. Next to Saat Kula with a large garden under trees.Very quite place.Bosnian food in general.Salads and sweets as well.Priced slightly lower than center restaurants. edit Maša restaurant, Bulevar Sv. Petra Cetinjskog 31, ☎ +382 (0) 20 224 460. Renowned for its fresh seafood. edit Chinese Restaurant Zheng He, Vojvode Maša Đurovića 31 (City kvart), ☎ +382 (0) 20 223 551, [6] . New expensive chinese restaurant with excellent wine list. Good ambience and well trained staff.

Though very expensive for Podgorica (42,4398724,19,2343358) edit Carine Centar, Slobode 43, ☎ +382 (0) 20 402 400. The Carine Center features both the fine dining restaurant and the pizzeria. Probably the best pizza in town. edit Carine Moskovska, Moskovska 43, ☎ +382 (0) 20 402 400. The Carine Moskovska features both the national cuisine restaurant, and the pizzeria. Probably the best pizza in town. edit Salvador Dali, Džordža Vašingtona 87, ☎ +382 (0) 69 234 567. Newly open and chic restaurant, a favourite among local celebrities. edit Plantaže restaurant, Mareza bb (Mareza resort, few kilometers west of Podgorica), ☎ +382 (0) 20 268 722. A great place to eat.

edit Hong Kong, Stanka Dragojevića 14, ☎ +382 (0) 20 667 300. So far the only Chinese(fake) food restaurant in Podgorica. edit Il Giardino, Rimski Trg 28, ☎ +382 (0) 69 313 313. Renowned for the Italian cuisine. edit Venom, Svetozara Markovića 52 (Crossing between Svetozara Markovića and 13. Jula. Google Maps doesn't know the house number when searching by address and therefore wrongly points to the middle of the street, but it's at the upper end.), ☎ +382 (0) 20 238 237, [7] . Excellent food (omelets, salads, sandwiches, sweet and salty pancakes, pasta, pizza, ...) and a large selection of awesome freshly made fruit juices and smoothies for only 2€ each. Full menu available on the website.

(42.445963,19.254370) edit Stara Kuća, Iva Andrića 5 (2km north of the center. Google Maps shows a wrong location when searching by address; Search directly for 'Stara Kuća Podgorica' or use the map from the website.), ☎ +382 (0) 69 030204, [8] . Good national food in a very unique environment: Instead of simple walls, the large outdoor dining area is surrounded by a Potemkin village consisting of several false house facades. (42.456925,19.280357) edit Pizzerias[ edit ] There are dozens of pizzerias through city, and most of the cafes serve pizza, pancakes, etc. Alpe Bar, Bulevar Sv. Petra Cetinjskog 88, ☎ +382 (0) 20 202 025. A pizzeria and a cafe, one of the city's landmarks.

edit Alpe Bar, Stanka Dragojevića 14, ☎ +382 (0) 20 665 771. edit Pizza Caffe, Oktobarske Revolucije 85, ☎ +382 (0) 20 625 325. Cheap Pizzas from 3-5€. Breaded chicken breast/thigh, pork chops (large portion) 3€, near Montenegro Hostel Podgorica approx 3min walk edit Fast food[ edit ] Most popular fast food in Podgorica is hamburger (pleskavica)(Balkan hamburger somewhat differs from western). You can eat great hamburger, as well as anything made on the barbecue(roštilj) in places all across town, but best known and most visited are "Voda u kršu", "Gurman", "Calimero", "Kruna"... There are no international fast food chains such as McDonalds, Burger King or KFC present in Podgorica.

Internet: Café Bokeška 4 SPORTS CENTER: EMINENT teniss club, Pg-Dg 6 km, tel. 067 247 394 Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] Drinking espresso or cappuccino on a sunny day in a cosy outdoor café is one of the favourite rituals of Podgorica's residents. There are dozens of cafes in the pedestrian Njegoševa street in the city centre, and many more scattered around the city. Most of the new and trendy cafes are located around "Vectra" district in the business part of the city. Modern design and relaxed atmosphere of the cafes coupled with Podgorica's art of making espresso will make an interesting experience. Some of the well known cafes include: "Alpe bar", "Buddha bar", "Carine", "Greenwich", "Grand cafe", "Café, Café", , "Soul II Soul"...and many more. Espresso costs from €0.70 to 1.50. Coke and other soft drinks and juices will cost from €1.00 up to 2.50.

Podgorica boasts a number of clubs and pubs, most of which are located in the city center, in the Bokeška and Njegoševa streets. In the summer, there are many open-air bars and clubs. The bars in the city center normally close at 01.00 AM, but many clubs stay open until 03.00. Soul2Soul, Njegoševa 34 (center), [9] . A classic Podgorica's club that has been popular with the locals for years. Open throughout the entire year, with the front terrace being very busy in the summer months. Plays electronic music, most notably house and dance. Often hosts local DJs, who know how to move the crowd. Open until 03.00 on Fridays and Saturdays. edit Berlin, Njegoševa 24 (center), [10] . 09.00 - 03.00. An alternative pub in the city center, just a few steps away from the main Republic Square. Plays mostly alternative rock and pop music. Good vibe and relaxed atmosphere. Reasonably priced (draft Nikšićko beer at €1.30).

edit Ragina glava (The Nag's Head), Bokeška 12, [11] . An English-style pub named after a bar that was featured in the popular BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". Plays mostly dance and pop music. Very popular with the younger generation. Good atmosphere, but it gets very crowded at weekends. Open until 03:00 Monday through Sunday. edit Tarantino, Bokeška 6, [12] . This is a pleasant bar to chill out and enjoy a relaxed afternoon or evening with friends over a pint of different types of beer. Also offers a number of cultural events such as cinema evenings and exhibitions. Open daily until 01:00. edit Sejdefa, Bokeška 10, [13] . A recently opened jazz club, sometimes offering live jazz performances. Like other pubs in the Bokeška street, it also features outside seating which is very popular in the summer. Open until 01.00 edit Clubs are most crowded from 11PM until 2AM on Friday and Saturday nights, but some get busy throughout the week as well.

Some of the clubs may play folk music from former Yugoslav countries, which might be difficult for a foreigner to enjoy, so asking around for a recommendation could be useful. Private Rooms/Guesthouses[ edit ] vesna, 4 july Street (centre), ☎ 0038269028565. checkin: 13 pm; checkout: 11am. Cozy one bedroom apartment located near the city centre, a short walk to Hotel Ramada and Mall of Montenegro, railway and bus station and it's on your way to airport. The apartment, very bright and funcional is composed of living room, bedroom, kitchen with all equipment, hall, bathroom and balcony. There is wireless internet and free parking place in the building. If you come in Podgorica for pleasure or bussiness you will choose a right place for you. You can rent it for short or long period of time. 35. (1 nignt,1 year) edit Budget[ edit ] On the every main intercity road on the outskirts of the city there are motels that are the cheapest accommodation in the city.

They are easy to spot, as each one has illuminated and clearly visible "Motel" sign. Expect prices from €20 - 25 and up. Hotel "Evropa" next to the train station is a cheap choice. Montenegro Hostel Podgorica, Radoja Jovanovica 52, Old Town, ☎ +382 69 039 751 ( montenegrohostel@gmail.com ), [14] . This hostel is opened since 2010. Hostel has dorms and private rooms. Every room has AC and free wi-fi. Hostel organizes numerous tours, activities and transfers for its guests Price per bed in dorm: €8 to €15, price per bed in privates:€15 to €20. edit Mid range[ edit ] Hotel City, under the Ljubović hill, offers very cozy rooms and beautiful surroundings for a reasonable price.

Hotel Podgorica, Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog 1, ☎ +382-20-402-500 ( recepcija@hotelpodgorica.co.me , fax: +38220402501), [15] . Very modern hotel on the bank of Morača river, and offers a high level of luxury, at a corresponding price. (42.43912,19.25672) edit Hotel "Best Western Premier" is a four-star hotel in the Vectra district. Hotel "Apart Premier" is a four-star hotel in the Vectra district. Kosta's, Bojatours and Amabasador are smaller four-star hotels that are popular with local celebrities and politicians visiting the city. Kerber hotel. The Hotel Kerber has a reliable (and free) internet connection in all rooms. edit Hotel Aria is a four star hotel near the airport (good sound isolation, so you won't hear the planes or train in your room). Modern designed rooms from 70 euro, that includes wifi and a great breakfast.

This hotel has a good location for the night before/after your flight or when you want to explore the region by car (free private parking and no need to get in to the bussy trafic of the city center). Luxury[ edit ] Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora, Boulevard Svetog Petra Cetinjskog 2, ☎ +382-20-443443, [16] . is a 5-star luxury hotel with 180 double-bedrooms, 20 suits, congress center, restaurant, bar, SPA center, indoor swimming pool and underground garage. (42.439071,19.263178) edit Get out[ edit ] Skadar lake , largest lake on the Balkans , and a national park - just 20 min to the south of the city. Morača river canyon, just north to the Podgorica, and the 13th century Morača monastery. Doclea(Duklja), ruins of the old roman city that preceded Ribnica and Podgorica.

Meteon(Medun), 13 km (8 miles) northeast of Podgorica, ruins of a fortress erected at III century B.O.T. Cetinje , (30 minutes by car, 45mn by bus, about a bus per hour), but it is a great opportunity to escape from Podgorica's pollution for a couple of hours by breathing the fresh air of the Lovcen National Park or visit the museums in the former capital. Bar is the closest beach town to Podgorica. Podgorica – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Understand[ edit ] Besides being the capital of Montenegro, Podgorica is also the country's largest city, having a population of some 180,000 people. The city is situated in central Montenegro, in the scarce Montenegrin lowlands between the Dinaric Alps and Lake Scutari. The Podgorica area has been continuously inhabited since the Illyrian and Roman eras, with settlement on the site of today's Podgorica being firmly established during Ottoman Empire rule. Podgorica was reincorporated in Montenegro in 1878, when the city started to take a more European shape.

Nazi and Allied bombings during World War II destroyed much of the historical Ottoman and Montenegro-era Podgorica architecture, and the city was reborn as the capital of Montenegro in Socialist Yugoslavia (SFRY). The city was then rebuilt and expanded in a manner typical of Eastern bloc countries, so it is mostly a modern planned city, and by no means a principal sightseeing destination. While not a typical European eye candy, the is city definitely worth visiting, owing to its interesting mix of old and new, its café culture and nightlife, and its laid back Mediterranean atmosphere. Both Montenegrin coastal cities and its mountain resorts are within one hour's drive from the city, so it is an excellent starting point for day trips to anywhere in Montenegro. By plane[ edit ] 42.3662 19.2460 1 Podgorica Airport (LYPG/TDG) (10 km (7 miles) south). Podgorica Aerodrom is the home of Montenegro Airlines , the national carrier, which serves many major European destination; other airlines include WizzAir.

For transportation to the city center: Taxis can be found in abundance in front of the terminal but cost a hefty flat rate of €15 to the city center, which the drivers often interpret as "per person". As with all taxis in Montenegro, you should haggle out a price in advance. There are no buses or means of public transportation. The only other alternative is to turn left as you leave the terminal, trod alongside the dusty road for about 1 km until you get to a bridge, to the left of which is the totally dilapidated Aerodrom train station. Trains run roughly every hour in each direction (Bar = ca. 1 hour, Podgorica = 5 minutes). If you just hop on for Podgorica, the conductor usually won't bother you, but even if he asks you for a ticket, you can buy the ticket from him for €1. By train[ edit ] 42.4325 19.2692 2 Train station (železnička stanica) (near the city center).

There is regular passenger train service from Subotica through Novi Sad and Belgrade , and even regular trains from Bar to Budapest running through Podgorica. Train tickets are cheap, but the quality of service is not always up to Western European standards. There are overnight trains with sleeping cars for around €25. Trains can be late but are a common means of transportation. By bus[ edit ] Bus station (Glavne autobuska stanica), Trg Golootočkih žrtava (next to railway station. City center is 10 minutes walk from there, but if you have any luggage - it's recommended that you either take a minibus(combi) or some of the taxis usually waiting at the station entrance.), ☎ +382 20 620430 . Cashdesk 05:00-24:00. serves number of domestic destinations, as well as those in neighbouring countries. By car[ edit ] 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.

Get around[ edit ] Walk - Podgorica is a medium-sized city of 180,000+ people. If your accommodation is near the city center, or the "Preko Morače" district - all points of interest could be visited on foot. Public transport - Public transportation consists of buses, that are not very frequent, and maps of the lines could be hard to locate. Ticket price is between €0.80 per single ride, and can be purchased on board, usually directly from the driver. Taxi - Probably the best option to move around Podgorica are cheap and reliable taxi service. There are over 20 taxicab 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. - The fare is cca. €0.40 per kilometre, and usually no start fare is charged. Considering the size of Podgorica - no drive within the city should cost more than €3 or €4.

- Taxi numbers: 19700 ALO Taxi, 19702 Royal Taxi, 19703 Boom Taxi, 19704 PG Taxi, 19705 Pink Taxi, 19706 DeLuxe Taxi, 19709 Orange Taxi, 19711 City Taxi, 19712 Exclusive Taxi, 19714 Red Line Taxi, 19723 Peugeot Taxi, 19800 Bel Taxi, 19708 Elite Taxi See[ edit ] 42.4355 19.2601 1 Old Turkish town ("Stara Varoš" or "old town"). with its mosques and old clock tower. A typical old Turkish "kasaba" (town), with narrow and curvy streets. Skaline (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.

42.43912 19.26059 2 Monument to King Nikola (Spomenik Kralju Nikoli), Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog (in the park across the street from the Montenegro's parliament). 42.44265 19.26303 3 Hercegovačka pedestrian street, Hercegovačka street (in the city centre.). 42.44124 19.26300 4 Trg Republike, Slobode (next to Hercegovačka street). 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. 42.4455 19.2671 5 St. George's church (Ц. св. Джордже), 19. Decembar. built in 10th century, on the slopes of the Gorica hill (hill after which the city was named.).

- 17th century frescoes. 42.43738 19.27519 6 Catholic Church, Mojkovačka, Konik district. 42.4451 19.2584 7 Millennium bridge. the impressive new bridge over the Morača river. King Nikola's castle. turned into a museum, also fine the surrounding park. 42.44577 19.24799 8 Cathedral of the Resurrection (Saborni Hram Hristovog Vaskrsenja, Serbian: Саборни Храм Христовог Васкресења Подгорица), Bulevar Džordža Vašingtona. This is a newly built orthodox temple 42.4384 19.2500 9 Church of the Great Martyr Holy Dimitrije (Crkva Svetog Dimitrija), Ljubljanska (Park Petrovića).

42.4428 19.2470 10 Rimski Trg, off Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog (near the orthodox temple). 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. Further afield[ edit ] 42.3885 18.922 11 Cetinje (West 39 km. - 45mn by bus, about a bus per hour)). it is a great opportunity to escape from Podgorica's pollution for a couple of hours by breathing the fresh air of the Lovcen National Park in the former capital. 42.4888 19.3086 12 Morača river canyon (north to the Podgorica). Visit the 13th century Morača monastery and enjoy scenery 42.4684 19.2655 13 Doclea (Duklja). ruins of the old roman city that preceded Ribnica and Podgorica.

42.4726 19.3609 14 Meteon (Medun) (13 km northeast of Podgorica). ruins of a fortress erected at III century B.O.T. 42.2539 19.1970 15 Skadar Lake National Park (S 25 km - just 20 min by car.). The largest lake on the Balkans , and a national park. Do[ edit ] While in Podgorica, one can enjoy the diversity of Montenegro's capital cafes and restaurants, check out the nightlife, or take a walk at some of the favourite picnic locations of Podgorica citizens - Mareza, Skadar Lake, or Gorica hill. While strolling through Podgorica center, you might find the shopping area interesting, as there is a good number of boutiques. Note that swimming in the Morača river might be a pleasant way to cool off in the summer months! The other option would be newly built open-air public swimming pools. Buy[ edit ] The currency in Montenegro is the Euro (€). ATMs are widespread in the city center and the new part of town.

Upscale shops and restaurants will usually accept any major credit or debit cards. Most of the premium clothing brands have their stores in new part of the city, chiefly Vectra-Maxim neighborhoods. The prices are on par with those in the region. Shopping malls[ edit ] Delta City shopping mall. a 48,000 sqm mall with over 70 stores, food court and a multiplex cinema Mall of Montenegro. Open markets[ edit ] Open markets on the outskirts of the city are a place to buy very cheap clothing, often of low quality. Restaurants[ edit ] Almost all fine restaurants in Podgorica are located either in the traditional city center, the new business district around the Roman Square, or along the Sv. Petra Cetinjskog boulevard that connects the two. 42.4415 19.2523 1 Maša restaurant, Bulevar Sv. Petra Cetinjskog 31, ☎ +382 0 20 224 460 . Renowned for its fresh seafood.

42.44182 19.26359 2 Carine Centar, Slobode 43 (Near Trg Republike), ☎ +382 0 20 402 400 . The Carine Center features both the fine dining restaurant and the pizzeria. Probably the best pizza in town. 42.44440 19.24877 3 Carine Moskovska, Moskovska 43, ☎ +382 0 20 402 400 . The Carine Moskovska features both the national cuisine restaurant, and the pizzeria. Probably the best pizza in town. 42.44227 19.24524 4 Salvador Dali, Bul Džordža Vašingtona 87, ☎ +382 0 69 234 567 . Newly open and chic restaurant, a favourite among local celebrities.

Plantaže restaurant, Mareza bb (Mareza resort, few kilometers west of Podgorica), ☎ +382 0 20 268 722 . A great place to eat. Hong Kong, Stanka Dragojevića 14, ☎ +382 0 20 667 300 . So far the only Chinese food restaurant in Podgorica. Pizzerias[ edit ] There are dozens of pizzerias through city, and most of the cafes serve pizza, pancakes, etc. Alpe Bar, Bulevar Sv. Petra Cetinjskog 88, ☎ +382 0 20 202025 . A pizzeria and a cafe, one of the city's landmarks. Fast food[ edit ] Most popular fast food in Podgorica is the regional hamburger variant pleskavica.

You can eat great hamburgers, as well as anything made on the barbecue (roštilj) in places all across town, but best known and most visited are "Voda u kršu", "Gurman", "Calimero", "Kruna"... There are no international fast food chains such as McDonalds, Burger King or KFC in Podgorica. Internet: Café Bokeška 4 Many cafés, bars and restaurants offer free wifi; ask a waiter for the password. Drink[ edit ] Most loved amusement of Podgorica's residents is to sit in a cafe on a summer day and drink their espresso. There are dozens of cafes in pedestrian Njegoševa street in city center, and many more scattered around the city center. Most of the new and trendy cafes are located around "Vectra" district in the new part of the city. Modern design and relaxed atmosphere of the cafes coupled with Podgorica's art of making espresso will make an interesting experience.

Some of the well known cafes are :"Alpe bar", "Buddha bar", "Carine", "Greenwich", "Grand cafe", "Café, Café", "Switch cafe", "Soul II Soul"...and many more. Espresso costs from €0.50 to 1.50. Coke and other soft drinks and juices will cost from €1.00 up to 2.50. There is a number of clubs and bars to go out to in Podgorica. In the summer, there are many open-air bars and clubs. However, by law, open air bars must turn the music off at 01.00 AM, when the crowds move to the clubs located mostly in the basements in the city center. Depending on your taste, it may be important to know whether a club plays worldwide popular dance hits the entire night, or the playlist include folk music from ex-Yugoslav countries, which is often the case. Switch cafe, Stanka Dragojevica (five minutes walk from the main Republic Square, near the Millennium bridge.). 08.00-02.00.

A club It plays mostly foreign pop/electronic/rock music, and there are interesting music programs almost every night. Place with lot of fun. Beer: €1.10, wine: €1.50. Tantra club (a 15-minute walk (or short taxi ride) from the centre). It plays dance music and is generally busy throughout the week. Drink prices are not too expensive and there is a good atmosphere. Clubs are most crowded from 11PM until 2AM on the Friday and Saturday nights, but some of them are full throughout the week. Skaline (open river bar) (Old Town). Two rivers, two bridges. Pop music, drinks, coctails, icecream. Sleep[ edit ] The price of the accommodation varies, and is from €20 for a room in a motel on the outskirts of the city, up to over 100 euros in the premium hotels in the city center. Budget[ edit ] On the every main intercity road on the outskirts of the city there are motels that are the cheapest accommodation in the city. They are easy to spot, as each one has illuminated and clearly visible "Motel" sign.

Expect prices from €20 - 25 and up. Hostel Podgorica, Gojka Radonjića 11 (200 m from Sahat kule). four bed dorm €15 p.p.. 42.464 19.2923 1 Vila Patria, Zlatica bb (4 km NE from centre). sgl/dbl €19/38 (2014). Montenegro Hostel, Đečevića 25 (200 m from the Main Bus Station). The Hostel arrange various tours, rafting on River Tara and visiting the Durmitor National Park. four bed dorm €13-15 p.p. and dbl €38. 42.4511 19.2412 2 Hotel Crnogorska Kuća, Dalmatinska 130d (N 2.5 km). sgl/dbl from €30 (jun-sep). Hotel Evropa, Orahovacka 16, (next to the train station). a cheap choice sgl/dbl from €40/50.

Mid-range[ edit ] Hotel City, under the Ljubović hill, offers very cozy rooms and beautiful surroundings for a reasonable price. 42.43912 19.25672 3 Hotel Podgorica , Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog 1, ☎ +382 20 402-500 , fax: +38220402501, e-mail: recepcija@hotelpodgorica.co.me . Very modern hotel on the bank of Morača river, and offers a high level of luxury, at a corresponding price. Kerber hotel, Novaka Miloseva 6. The Hotel Kerber has a reliable (and free) internet connection in all rooms. sgl/dbl €60-110/90-200. Podgorica: City in Development - Meanderbug Cities Montenegro Podgorica: City in Development The capital of Montenegro, Podgorica, is a quiet, growing city that has present day intrigue and tons of potential for the future.

In addition to being a business hub for the country, it is a good base point to explore the varied climes and cultures of the country. History The name Podgorica was first mentioned […] The capital of Montenegro, Podgorica, is a quiet, growing city that has present day intrigue and tons of potential for the future. In addition to being a business hub for the country, it is a good base point to explore the varied climes and cultures of the country. History The name Podgorica was first mentioned around 1326. The city was known as an important trade center inland from Dubrovnik. Due to its growing economic momentum and strategic importance, Podgorica was overtaken by the Ottomans in the 1470’s and remained under Ottoman control until 1878 when the Berlin Congress annexed the city from the Turks. Development advanced quickly but was again interrupted due to the Austro-Hungarian takeover. After World War I, Podgorica was given back to the Kingdom of Montenegro until it suffered heavily during World War II. It became the capital of the Republic of Montenegro during its union with Yugoslavia and again began recovery.

The capital of the country since Montenegro became independent in 2006, Podgorica has remained on an upward path demonstrating promise for the future. Good While Podgorica is a city with growing potential, it has something to offer the traveler now. One of the prime reasons for making your way through the city is the central location. Within two hours, you can be almost anywhere in the country. The beauty of the coast is only an hour away by car, and the majesty of the mountains a mere hour and a half. Podgorica’s location also opens the door for multi-country travel. Sarajevo, Mostar, Tirana and Skopje are a half day journey, meanwhile Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana are a full day’s travel. And did I mention the Croatian coast is more than accessible from this little city? To accompany the accessibility of international locales and the adventures within Montenegro, a growing business environment has also been developing within the capital. Increasing business investment is adding to a small, but growing international presence that is helping create diversity in the city. This has also served to develop the service industry and introduce new cuisine while remaining budget friendly.

Potential As mentioned, the potential of Podgorica, and Montenegro as a whole, is enormous. There’s a growing infrastructure with key developments in the works including a Bar to Belgrade highway and plans for new rail lines. Along with new infrastructure, there is a renewed interest in the arts forming among the youth which draws upon influences of the past. Painting, literature, and music have been increasing in popularity throughout the city calling people to remember the past while also forcing others to look ahead. The city has a future and should be seen as a canvas waiting to be painted. Where is Montenegro? / Where is Montenegro Located in The World? / Montenegro Map - WorldAtlas.com What is the capital of Montenegro? Located in the continent of Europe , Montenegro covers 13,452 square kilometers of land and 360 square kilometers of water, making it the 163rd largest nation in the world with a total area of 13,812 square kilometers. Montenegro became an independent state in 2006, after gaining its sovereignty from Serbia and Montenegro.

The population of Montenegro is 657,394 (2012) and the nation has a density of 49 people per square kilometer. The currency of Montenegro is the Euro (EUR). The dialing code for the country is 382 and the top level internet domain for sites is .me. Montenegro shares land borders with 4 countries: Albania , Croatia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia . To learn more, visit our detailed Montenegro section. Quick facts Podgorica is a hole Podgorica is a hole! Michael Turtle | 161 Comments Podgorica, Montenegro For such a beautiful country, Montenegro sure has an ugly capital. And not just ugly – boring and lifeless too. Yep, I’m not going to hold back here. Podgorica is a hole! Imagine a dirty semi-desert plain, with just a scattering of small weary shrubs covering it, like only a few tufts of fur on the skin of a mangy dog. Then imagine a city had been built in the middle of this plain but that this city was a collection of bland concrete apartment blocks coloured in a way that they are almost camouflaged against the dry land.

Imagine each window on each of these buildings looks the same and each appears like a hollow dead eye that has given up on life because there is nothing worth looking at. Well, that would be a luxurious version of what Podgorica is. It’s a tiny city by international capital standards – about 150,000 people. The small population doesn’t give it a folksy neighbourhood feel, though. Instead it makes Podgorica feel stretched too thin without a density to justify social interaction. It’s a bit like if you’ve ever been to a sports stadium complex on a day when there is no game. The only difference is that this city doesn’t get full even a once a week. It takes longer to walk everywhere than it should – partly because the roads stretch out from nowhere to nowhere, and partly because you find your feet moving slower than usual for there’s no incentive to get anywhere. It’s quite hot during the day in summer and the residents seem to make no effort to leave their homes. The city appears deserted while the sun is up. The only saving grace I found was when the sun went down and the very centre of the city became busy with open cafes and late night shopping.

Here you got a sense of the potential – if only for a few nocturnal hours and in just a few small blocks away from most of residential Podgorica. To say this saves the city, though, is like saying it would be nice to live on the moon because astronauts come to visit every so often. Abandoned buildings, graffiti, potholes, overflowing bins. In some cities in the Balkans I have found those things give the place an edgy feel, rough edges of a gem. But here in Podgorica they just seem depressing and I interpret it all to mean that even the citizens have lost faith and given up on a city they show no pride in. How is a visitor supposed to like it here if even the locals don’t? I ended up staying in Podgorica for a few days but simply because it was a convenient base to explore some interesting parts of Montenegro that could all be reached within less than an hour by public transport. Each evening I would dread going back to the city, though, and each attempt to find something redeemable ended in disappointment.

On my final day, waiting at the city’s bus station to leave, I watch a young man sit in full view of everyone and squeeze some glue from a tube into a plastic bag. As he sits down and prepares to start sniffing it, an elderly woman begins to shout at him. She’s also sitting down with a wooden cane by her side and purple swollen feet propped up in front of her. I guess that she is probably as destitute as the young man but she’s still going to try to stop him. At first he ignores her and laughs but as she gets angrier he moves away and out of view. Perhaps there is a bit of pride in this city after all. Personally I can’t see why, but I suppose everything is relative. If this woman, despite her situation, cares enough to try to stop a hopeless man dissolving his brain, perhaps there are some people here who care about Podgorica… and that is all a city really needs to have a bit of life. Podgorica, capital city of Montenegro All... Podgorica, capital city of Montenegro Podgorica is the largest city and capital of Montenegro.

More than 150,000 people call the city home, and the area has been inhabited since the Roman and Illyrian eras. Although it lacks the eye candy typical of many other European capitals, the city is worth a visit for its historical value, cafe culture and vibrant nightlife. One of the most enchanting areas of the city is the Old Turkish Town, known as Stara Varos to locals. The district is mysterious, colorful and full of curving, narrow streets to explore. Visit the old clock tower and take time to explore the many mosques in the area. Most are open to visitors outside of communal prayer times. The ruins of the old town of Nemanja are also worth exploring. Check out the old Turkish bridge that spans the Ribnica, then climb the stairs to Moraca on the outfall of the river. Montenegro's Parliament sits across the street from a charming and pleasant park. If the high energy of the city starts to get to you, head to the park like the locals do to relax and unwind. In the center of the park is a monument to King Nikola, the country's only king, who reined from 1910 until 1918.

King Nikola's castle is open to visitors, and the on-site museum offers a small but interesting collection of historic artifacts. The central square of Trg Republike is another great place to soak in the local flavor. Located next to Hercegovacka Street, the area is one of the hippest in Podgorica. There are many inexpensive restaurants, shops and clubs, and locals often start their evenings in the district. Citizens also like to gather in Rimski Trg, the city's newest square. The surrounding area is known for its intimate cafes, eclectic boutiques and trendy restaurants. Picnicking is a popular activity in the city, and locals often enjoy eating outdoors at Gorica Hill, Skadar Lake and Mareza. Cafe culture is alive and well in Podgorica. On a summer day, the sidewalks are filled with patrons sipping strong espressos and cappuccinos at cafes. There are dozens of coffeehouses in the center of the city, and new and trendy cafes open seemingly ever month, especially in the newer Vectra district. At night, locals love to dance at the city's many clubs and bars.

It is illegal to play music past 1:00 am, but the parties often move to basement clubs at that time, and locals tend to stay out until the sun rises. The playlists range from international dance hits to folk music from former Soviet state, but there are also many clubs that highlight up-and-coming local bands. Most of the country's museums and traditional sights are located in the old capital of Cetinje, just 50 kilometers away from Podgorica. The historic city makes a great side-trip form the capital. While in Cetinje, do not miss a chance to explore the 18th-century monastery, home to relics from John the Baptist, Saint Peter of Cetinje and Petar II Petrovic. The Ethnographic Museum, State Museum and National Museum of Montenegro are also worth visiting to get a better understanding of the country's rich history and culture. Podgorica Geographical Location Podgorica is the largest city in Montenegro and is located where the Ribnica and Moraca Rivers meet in the southeast of the country. The approximate population of Podgorica is 187,100.

Podgorica Language Montenegrin is the official language of Montenegro but Serbian is the most commonly spoken language. Podgorica Predominant Religion Podgorica - Central - Montenegro Montenegro < Previous Next > The modern-day capital of Montenegro , Podgorica and is by far the country's largest city. For that reason there's a lot to be said and done in Podgorica and the city's tremendous historic and cultural importance to Montenegro is hard to overestimate. Many famous Montenegrins have called the city home, and monuments to their accomplishments dot the city's many parks. Keep a special eye out while walking Podgorica's shaded streets for statues of such local (and international) celebrities as Marko Miljanov, or the quintessential Montenegrin writer and ruler Petar II Petrovic Njegos. The city suffered heavily during the Second World War when it was bombed over 70 times and raised to the ground. As such, the buildings and amenities in Podgorica are more modern and this may by a real incentive to stay for the travel-weary vacationer.

The city of Podgorica is located near the confluence of two stunning rivers, the Ribnica and the Moraca which combine together and together with Podgorica, lie in the Zeta plain. The city of Podgorica is not only the Capital of Montenegro but also its capital of tourism and travelers enter and leave the country via the nearby Podgorica International Airport on their way to the winter playgrounds of the Montenegrin northern country, and the seaside resorts on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast. Podgorica was built on the banks of the river Moraca and like many towns that are traversed by a meandering river, sunsets along its banks are often quite spectacular and easily enjoyed while enjoying excellent Montenegrin coffee at a local outdoor cafe. Gorica Hill overlooks Podgorica and provides the perfect vantage point for admiring the city and the many rivers in the Zeta river valley as they come together during their long course to the Adriatic.

In Podgorica, popular landmarks that can be easily accessed on foot including the soaring Millennium Bridge King Nicola's palace, the modernist proMonte building, and the Montenegrin National Theater is a must-see contribution to Podgorica's right cultural life that often showcases international and local acts to much fanfare. For the hard-to-find items that you may need while traveling between Podgorica and other locations nearby, don't overlook Herzegovina Street where you can find Podgorica's main pedestrian district and a wealth of shops, boutiques, quirky cafes and stylish salons. If Montenegro's rich natural flora and fauna interest you, a good recommendation would be to include a trip to the Natural History Museum during your travels around Podgorica, and museums also dot the city as a reminder of Montenegro's rich history.

Finally, don’t miss the many art galleries that dot Podgorica, including one notable gallery in Dvorac Petrovića (Petrovic's Castle) in the city’s largest public park, and the art gallery in King Nichola’s castle (Perjanički dom, or ‘House of the Honor Guard’) which was converted into one large art gallery in 1984 and houses over 1500 works of art. Whatever your reason for visiting Podgorica, whether it be the modern amenities the city provides, the many historic buildings or the emphasis on art and culture, we are sure that your stay in Podgorica will be prodigious! Roman Square (Vektra Square), shows the face of new Podgorica at its best. The best place to watch the sunset is the steps of Podgorica. The Clock Tower " one of the main sights of both old and new Podgorica. Uncovering Charms in Montenegro’s Capital - The New York Times The New York Times Travel |Uncovering Charms in Montenegro’s Capital Search Continue reading the main story Photo A scene at one of the many bars on Bokeska Street in Podgorica.

Credit Djamila Grossman for The New York Times For more than a decade after the breakup of Yugoslavia, Montenegro — the smallest of the country’s six republics — seemed to hold no place in the traveler’s mind beyond that of Serbia’s little sidekick. Now independent since 2006, the Adriatic nation sandwiched between Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania is quickly enticing Western travelers with a promising mix of history, beauty and culture. And for many English-speakers the country remains a largely unknown gem — a Croatia before Croatia was cool. It certainly has a lot to offer: a 180-mile-long coast whittled with spectacular ports like the walled towns of Budva and Kotor, immense valleys and dawdling rivers seasoned with wild water chestnuts. Few visitors spend much time in Podgorica, Montenegro’s pocket-size capital, because opinions like “not much there for tourists” creep into the reviews. But during my two visits to Montenegro over the last year, I found Podgorica to be surprisingly pleasant, with lively cafes, intriguing neighborhoods and no shortage of charms and moving encounters.

My connecting flight from Paris touched down on a sunny afternoon last fall at the Aerodrom Podgorica, code TGD, a reminder of Yugoslavia’s Communist days when the city was known as Titograd. From the air I had squinted through the piercing glare of Lake Skadar, a national park, to absorb the terrifying peaks of the 8,000-foot-high Prokletije mountains that marked the Albanian border. Montenegro, or Crna Gora in Montenegrin, means “black mountain,” and the rugged fastness of the landscape makes the name an obvious choice. Yet everything below me was so green, a patchwork of rolling farmland stitched together with rivers and creeks. It felt like flying into a Balkan Montana. Podgorica, pronounced PAWD-go-ree-tsa, was no Bozeman but a place burbling with progress all the same. NATO had bombed the areas around the airport in 1999 when Serbs used it as a regrouping area after raids into neighboring Kosovo.

Montenegro was largely spared much of the NATO wrath because Milo Djukanovic, who was president of Montenegro at the time, worked to distance his country from the Serbs during the war. By 2006, a majority of Montenegrins voted to part ways with Serbia for good, and the breakup happened peacefully. “It was like a marriage that just wasn’t working,” Ninoslav Markovic, a Podgorica native who studied tourism in the World Heritage city of Kotor, told me later. “There was some anger but no big fight.” Photo A view of Podgorica from Gorica, the hill that gives the city its name. Credit Djamila Grossman for The New York Times I struggled to spot any signs of the conflict on the ride into the city. Shiny BMWs and Mercedeses glided along a well-sealed road, past roundabouts, furniture stores and mechanic shops. Most of the buildings were squat, soulless apartment complexes with splashes of color from laundry draped over balconies. A donkey pulled a wood cart along the shoulder.

In searching for a place to stay I zeroed in on the Hotel Crna Gora, built in 1953, once the finest hotel in Podgorica. Back in the day it had been a place for the Communist Party elite. Looking at it now I saw little more than a drab concrete cube but quickly realized this was special in its own right. It had a bright lobby and dim hallways enlivened with long licks of red carpet. Over the decades the hotel had become a mini-repository for paintings by eminent Montenegrin and Yugoslav artists like Petar Lubarda and Milo Milunovic. My room had a creaky but comfortable bed next to an antique radio that probably wasn’t intended to be an antique. Advertisement Continue reading the main story The hotel will become a Hilton, and since my visit, construction crews have demolished large portions of the hotel as part of a $56 million renovation project. The new Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora is scheduled to open in May 2015 and will have 200 rooms, a spa and seven conference rooms.

The artwork and some of the original stone facade will all be preserved, Zarko Buric, the owner of the rebranded hotel, assured me in an e-mail. “The new hotel will maintain flair of old Hotel Crna Gora,” he wrote, but I couldn’t help but feel a little glum. Hiltons are everywhere. Communist throwbacks — even a “Stalinist dump” like this one, as one TripAdvisor user said — are disappearing fast. But some things are still the same. Podgorica is a fine place for walking: compact with about 185,000 people, leafy sidewalks and loads of cafes for people-watching. I dropped off my bags and headed out, passing by the 46-euro heels for sale in the Fancy Shop shoe store and the mini-mini-skirts that hung like party streamers in the window of Butik Diva. You can stroll along the Slobode, a street closed to cars come evenings, where families eat ice cream and prides of teenage boys prowl about in clouds of cologne.

Promenades meandered along the confluence of the Ribnica and Moraca Rivers, past the ruins of an old Turkish fort and beside a small stone beach. I spent one morning ambling through the hushed warrens of the Stara Varos, or Old Town, where men drinking brandy by pigeon coops waved and wished me well. The friendly secretary of Podgorica’s Muslim minority welcomed me unannounced into an 18th-century mosque. Empires have ebbed and flowed across the Balkans for centuries, and each passing tide has left its mark on the Montenegrin plate. I found Austrian-influenced strudlas and Greek baklava. I ate pizza in a Serbian Orthodox spiritual center that doubled as a restaurant where St. Simon judged me from his perch on a heavy stone wall. The Ottoman Turks ruled the Balkans for 500 years and left the most indelible impressions on the country’s cuisine. I stuffed myself into a near coma with a huge platter of roasted meats and cevapi sausages at Pod Volat, a restaurant with stone arches near a 17th-century Ottoman tower.

During the feast, in the no-smoking section, my waiter stood four feet away smoking a cigarette. It was so absurd I could only laugh. My wallet was certainly giggling. I spent a whopping $25 at Pod Volat. That delicious pizza with a drink and coffee totaled $3.79. Hotel rooms clocked in around $75 a night. I never paid more than $1 for coffee. Photo People cool off in the Moraca River. Credit Djamila Grossman for The New York Times Toward the end of my trip I met Fetah Mahmutovic at his bakery in Zabjelo, a neighborhood on the southern flank of a hill called Gorica that gives Podgorica its name. Mr. Mahmutovic, 28, has an eponymous band called Fetah Vibration, which he said was Montenegro’s first and only reggae band. That seemed believable in a land where turbo-folk is far more popular. “Turbo-folk makes me puke,” he said. When Yugoslavia was falling apart, Mr.

Mahmutovic declared Zabjelo’s independence and joked that his bakery, which specializes in burek, fried pastries stuffed with cheese or any other ingredient, was something like the White House. It was satire, of course, but his shop, Burekdzinica Zabjelo, has since become the undisputed capital of Podgorica burekdom thanks to a recipe passed down through at least four generations. We sat for more than an hour talking music and Montenegro over a burek packed with spinach followed by another one drizzled in chocolate. A glass of runny yogurt was the perfect accompaniment. I felt the need to walk a little more vigorously, given how much I’d been eating, so on my last day in the city I headed north along Slobode with plans to hike a few miles to the top of the Gorica. There the city’s fit run on trails that circle under the pines and offer views of the high-rises below. I’d eventually make it to the top, where I’d sit on a bench and watch the sun settle into an unmade bed of mountains rumpling toward the horizon. But I was distracted.

There at the foot of the hill sat a squat chapel tucked against a clutch of olive trees and cypresses. This was the 16th-century St. George Church, the city’s oldest, a dark and moody bunker with an overgrown cemetery out back. The tombs had been vandalized and forgotten, and were now blanketed by enormous mounds of thick ivy. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Inside the chapel I stared at John the Baptist, St. George and Petar of Cetinje. There was nothing magical about the place for a nonbeliever. There was no organ music, no vaults to admire. The air was stale without a swinging censer. It was just me and a guy sweeping the floor. “Would you like to see something?” the church’s guardian, Radovan Mitrovic, asked when he saw my interest in the saints. He put down his broom and removed the icon screen to show me the chipped remains of the church’s original frescoes. There were deep reds and navy blues. A forehead. A halo. They were ancient, he said, maybe the oldest in the Balkans. I felt no need to verify that but was content to accept it for what it was.

Maybe that same thinking helped me like Podgorica as much as I did. Photo An Ottoman clock tower. Credit Djamila Grossman for The New York Times I bought a small icon of St. Nicholas from the chapel’s modest gift shop and left for my hike. “Wait!” Mr. Mitrovic hollered, running outside after me. “Here, a gift for you,” he said, handing me an icon of St. Basil, one Montenegro’s most popular saints. “Maybe he will bring you back.” IF YOU GO BEDS Hotel Ambasador (Vaka Djurovica 5; 382-20-272-233; hotel-ambasador-podgorica.montenegro365.com ) has nine rooms and a restaurant terrace overlooking the Moraca River. It sits within easy walking distance of downtown, St. George Church and Gorica park. Doubles start at 90 euros, about $116, at $1.29 to the euro.

The Hotel M Nikic (Kralja Nikole; 382-20-220-292; hotelmnikic.com ) opened earlier this year on the banks of the Ribnica River and offers a contemporary setting with 71 rooms, walk-in showers and windows of blue mirrored glass. Doubles from 84 euros. EATS AND DRINKS A stroll down Bokeska and Njegoseva Streets near the city’s center square, Trg Republike, will bring you to dozens of cafes and nightclubs that are popular with the city’s fashionable youth just about any time of day. The Mojito Cocktail Bar (Bokeska 6; 382-69-222-579) serves many variations of its namesake as well as stiff coffee. Pod Volat (Trg Vojvode Becir Bega Osmaagica 1; 382-69-618-633). Burekdzinica Zabjelo (Vaka Djurovica; 382-67-881-269).

Spiritual Center (Duhovni Centar in Serbian, Njegoseva 27; 382-20-665-519). Correction: September 15, 2013 An article last Sunday about Podgorica, Montenegro, misspelled the name of a restaurant in two references and on the map. It is Pod Volat, as it is spelled elsewhere, not Vod Polat. A revised map can be found at nytimes.com/travel. A version of this article appears in print on September 8, 2013, on Page TR5 of the New York edition with the headline: Bright Lights, Balkan City. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe Podgorica | national capital, Montenegro | Britannica.com national capital, Montenegro Alternative Titles: Birziminium, Ribnica, Titograd Similar Topics Podgorica, formerly (1946–92) Titograd, city, administrative centre of Montenegro . It is situated in southern Montenegro near the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers. Podgorica, Monte.

Nije bitno The first recorded settlement was Birziminium, a caravan stop in Roman times, though it probably was an Illyrian tribal centre earlier. As a feudal state capital in the early Middle Ages, it was known as Ribnica; it was called Podgorica from 1326. It fell to the Turks in 1474 but was restored to Montenegro in 1878. In 1916 it was occupied by the Austrians, in 1941 by the Italians, and in 1943 by the Germans. Only the Turkish clock tower (late 18th century), a mosque, and several houses survived the destruction of the old city in World War II . The city’s bloody history is portrayed through a large number of war memorials. In the postwar communist period the city was known as Titograd in honour of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito . After the collapse of communism, the city revived its old name, Podgorica, in 1992. Podgorica has several cultural and educational institutions, including the University of Montenegro (1974).

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Question: Podgorica is the capital of which country?
Answer: Montenegro