Podgorica walking tour & city guide
A relaxed capital where two rivers meet.
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Podgorica, Montenegro's capital and largest city, was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War and rebuilt as a modern city. It is a relaxed place of cafés and parks along the Morača and Ribnica rivers, and a gateway to Lake Skadar and the mountains.
The city center and the rivers
Republic Square and the pedestrian streets around it form the center, packed with cafés. The cable-stayed Millennium Bridge crosses the Morača river, whose deep turquoise water runs through a canyon in the middle of the city.
Stara Varoš, the old Ottoman quarter, keeps a clock tower and a small mosque, and the modern Cathedral of the Resurrection is decorated with gold mosaics. Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, is half an hour away.
Top sights in Podgorica
- 1
Millennium Bridge
A cable-stayed bridge over the Morača.
- 2
Cathedral of the Resurrection
A modern Orthodox cathedral with mosaics.
- 3
Stara Varoš
The old Ottoman quarter with a clock tower.
- 4
Republic Square
The main square and café district.
Food markets & where to eat in Podgorica
Bokeška Street
A lively street of cafés and bars.
Green Market
The city's central produce market.
Food to try in Podgorica
Cicvara
A creamy dish of cheese and cornmeal.
Lamb in milk
A slow-cooked mountain specialty.
Vranac
The local red wine from the Plantaže vineyards.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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