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“At the moment of the creation of our planet, the most beautiful merging of land and sea occurred at the Montenegrin seaside” Lord Byron

Montenegro is a independent country placed at the southeast of Europe on Balkan peninsula. Whit one of a kind Adriatic seacoast, beautiful lakes, rivers, five national parks, and enormous mountains this little but exquisite country is surrounded by Albania Serbia Bosnia and Hercegovina and Croatia. The capital city is Podgorica and city  Cetinje is  Old Royal Capital.

With protected forest ecosystem, authentical natural complex, fresh spring waters,  clean air, over 50 protected plant species and 320 animal species Montenegro holds almost a quarter of flora and fauna combined in one place in Europe.  As a land of natural rarities our country has most beautiful south located glacier origin bay in the world, Boka Bay, deepest and longest river canyon Tara, also cleanest river in Europe and the biggest and most characteristic lake in this part of Europe, Skadar lake.

Boka Bay, Unesco world heritage since 1979, have historical cities of Kotor, Risan, Perast, Herceg Novi and more than one thousand churches around the hills, and small islands.  As one of the main ports for all Mediterranean sea cruise ships, yachts, sailing boats, it provides a diverse spectrum of historical monuments, nature, long history carnivals, local food, and drinks.

Part of the bay is also Tivat city, with an airport and  ,as European news writers say, New Monaco of mediteran coast, Porto Montenegro, a luxury compound and yacht club who lures worlds elite and jet set and also there is Lustica Bay whit same features as Porto.

Next in line comes city Budva, tourism metropolis of Montenegro, full of cultural happenings, luxury resorts and best nightlife with a big number of clubs from which one is Top Hill open disco that is declared for a couple of years in a row to be the best nightclub in Europe. Along the side of Budva there is famous world and tourist attraction city-hotel island  St Stefan which is high end and luxurious place who has been visited by most important and famous people from all around the world because of its unique beauty.

Between Budva and Bar hides many places with small beaches and cultural heritage. City Bar is a marine port city and also it is a proud owner of the oldest olive tree in Europe, estimated to be more than 2000 years old located in the heart of old city of Bar whitch is a  special compound of different cultures and religions.

At the end there’s city Ulcinj, with the old town and cultural diversity and definitely the most beautiful beach on our coast, Big Beach or Ada Bojana. It a 12 kilometers long beach and over a half kilometer wide in some places that have healing and thermal water springs, warm winds and offers birdwatching, Kayt releasing festival, and many other activities.

From Ada Bojana ,RiverBojana connects the sea and  Skadar lake. It’s a national park of Montenegro and home to over 280 different species of birds. Historical places like ZabljakCrnojevica, Virpazar I Vranjina are a must see! River of Crnojevic slips into Skadar lake trough beautiful maze of water lilies and reed where you can sale almost any time of the year. Skadar Lake is the best place to have freshwater fish and  excellent wine.

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From magnificent mountain Lovcen you can see both Skadar lake, Boka bay and also on a clear day, Italy. On top of the mountain Is placed mausoleum of Njegos,  ourrespecet, and famous ruler and writer. Under the mountain lies old Royal Capital Cetinje, with national museums and historical monuments.

Into the central valley there is capital city Podgorica , city on seven riveres , with the biggest vineyard at one place in Europe. Vineyard Plantaže is surrounded by river and rock produces first-class vine and other  beverages of top quality.

From Podgorica to the north, you are passing trough KanyonMorača witch is famous for its 90 degrees cliff sides and fast and intense river.

Next comes city Kolašin with beautiful ski resorts and ski paths, snow festivals and great strong food to keep you through the winter.

Close to it is another National park Biograd lake rich with one of two rainforests in Europe.

Higher north hides small city  Plav with glass-like lake on which mountains reflects. Also, it has famous AlipašasSprings which is the water supply for the city and surrounding villages. It a great place for hiking, picking therapeutical herbs and camping.

At the top 10 most beautiful and highest bridges in the world, place takes Đurđevića Bridge over Tara river canyon. There you can go banjijumping, cross the river on a zip line and also go on famous Tara river rafting.

High north there’s a famous Mratinje Dam on Pivariver.  It is 220 meters high which places it at the top 20 highest damn in the world. With the making of it, Pivalake was created, that is called emerald of the north.

Within National Park Durmitor there is Black lake also called eyes of Durmitor as the same named mountain. Durmitormountain has peaks over 2,500 meters. Unthernith is city Žabljak as the biggest tourist attraction on the north with ski resorts, winter festivals, ski relly, and many other activities.

Down the south from Durmitortheres a city Niksic also called a student city and it has three artificial lakes.  In the city of young each year there are musical festivals, lake fest, bedem fest, and others.

From Niksic to Podgorica, as one of the most precious, high evaluated and sacred places there is monastery Ostrog. Orthodox Sanctuary of unique style and place , carved into a high cliff, attracts people from every religion and place of the world.

Montenegro place for everyone