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St Tripun Cathedral Kotor, Montenegro

St. Tripun cathedral in Kotor was built  in the 12th century. This is the oldest cathedral church on this side of Adriatic Sea after the arrival of South Slaves. Cathedral of St. Tryphon is one of the  most beautiful examples of Roman architecture not only in Montenegro but along the Adriatic Coast.

Kotor Old Town Map with monuments

Kotor Old Town Map with monuments

Budva Archeological Sites, Villa Urbana, Roman Sites in Montenegro

The Roman villa ”Villa Urbana” was found during the laying of the foundation stone for the old hotel „Avala“ (in 1938). It is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the old town of Budva from the times of antiquity.

Budva Old Town Attractions

Budva is considered one of the oldest places on the Adriatic Coast. According to legend Budva was founded by Kadmo, the son of the Phoenician King Agenos, after he had been banished from Thebes. He arrived there on a bullock cart and established the town of Budva.
The old town of Budva lies on a small [...]

Djurdevi Stupovi Monastery, Monasteries in Montenegro

Djurdevi Stupovi Monastery is located in the eastern part of Montenegro, near the town of Berane. The monastery was constructed in the second half of the 12th century. It is the center of the Serb Orthodox Eparchy of Budimlje-Nikšić in Montenegro.

Cetinje Monastery, Cetinje Attractions, Montenegro Historic places

The Monastery of Cetinje was built at the beginning of the 12th century on the foundations of the old palace of the Crnojevic dynasty. In the monastery there are valuable exhibits from the medieval period: Sava Nemanjić’s epitrahil (stole), the crown of Stefan Dečanski, the Balšić dynasty’s church flag and the seal and sceptre that [...]

Ostrog Monastery, popular monasteries in Montenegro

Ostrog Monastery is located in the vicinity of Nikšić in Montenegro, built in the steep rock overlooking the Bjelopavlicka Plain. Ostrog Monastery is the most famous pilgrimage site in Montenegro.
It was founded by the Herzeg Archbishop Vasilije in the 17th century. He was buried here and canonised as a miracle-performing saint. His body rests in [...]