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Magical landscapes
Small jewel of the Balkan peninsula bordered by the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro shines with its breathtaking green landscapes. On one side, the turquoise sea, on the other, mountains with peaks over 8,200 feet. Not to miss is The Bay of Kotor, an incomparable landscape and the only fjord in the Mediterranean. If you visit Montenegro in winter, you will also be surprised to see the peaks of Durmitor National Park covered in a thick layer of snow: an ideal playground for skiers wishing
to caress the powder.
Calm and tranquility
One of the reasons Montenegro should be your next travel destination is its peace and quiet. Indeed, less frequented by tourists than its neighbor Croatia, its beaches are more deserted and its streets less crowded. The opportunity to have a good time for yourself, away from the tourist crowds. Just one piece of advice we can give you: go now,
before this country becomes a hot destination.
Great gastronomy
Montenegro shines with its gastronomy, a clever mix of Balkan, Turkish, Austrian and Italian cuisine. The emphasis is on locality and seasonality. So, expect to taste delicious garlic and seafood risottos, especially if you're on the coast, and excellent prosciutto around the village of Njeguši. Finally, on the dessert side, Montenegro will surprise you with
its succulent Baklava with cashew nuts.
Varied architecture
One of the reasons to visit Montenegro is undoubtedly its architecture, which has nothing to envy to other countries in Asia and Europe. The architecture of Montenegro is a mixture of many influences, from Roman and Venetian times to Ottoman and modern times. One hour from the town of Bar is the millennial Byzantine town of Stari Bar find the ruins of the great Ottoman baths and the fortified city walls giving us a fascinating glimpse into the past. Our Lady of the Rocks, a 12th century church overlooking the Bay of Kotor is another remarkable
monument of Montenegrin architecture and history.
The culture
The many art galleries, archaeological sites and museums reflect the cultural diversity of Montenegro. Podgorica, its capital, is home to the Contemporary Art Center. For its part, Budva, the “Saint Tropez” of the Montenegrin Riviera, seduces with its impressive open-air theatrical production. Throughout the Old Town, theater and film scenes are screened in the Citadel, the Kosmač Fortress and a series of churches.
Why Montenegro?
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