Hill Top Club

The ancient town of Budva offers lovers of nightlife entertainment, and one of the highlights can be a disco in a nightclub Top Hill - The top of the mountain. Club name is no accident. He really is on Mount Toplish occupying huge area 9283 square meters. m is interesting that in the history of the club has participated Russian corporation Mirax Group. 7 years ago, there is now the club was a dump, on the spot where it was decided to build a water park. The venture failed and water park, instead, on the mountain Toplish Mirax Group has built an open-air disco, giving it the name Miracle Lounge. However, she was destined to a short life, the company has had difficulties, and the former landfill leased Podgorica company Top Hill, which took active promotion distkoteki. To date, a night club Top Hill is considered the best nightlife of Budva. His huge, glowing with colored lights, arranged in the form of an amphitheater, site is located high above the city, overlooking the sea. It is divided into two parts, one of which is occupied by tables, another for dances. On the club's website said modestly that Top Hill - one of the most beautiful clubs in the open sea in this part of Europe. This is not empty boasting. Top Hill not only amazingly beautiful. This is a club of European level, which offers a very interesting and diverse program. On its huge stage performances are the world's leading music stars and DJs, branded Top Hill publishes its own journal of musical themes. Entrance to the disco for the representatives of half of mankind is 5 euros for a fine - free of charge.


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Old Ulcinj

In the 5th century BC, Colchis colonists built a fortress on the rock around which the city began to grow. History of the town of Ulcinj, as in many other cities in Montenegro - a history of endless change of rulers (who ruled and the Byzantines and Venetians and Turks) and, accordingly, names. The Romans named it Oltsinium. The Venetians gave him the name Dulsino. During the Ottoman rule of the city was chosen by pirates. Production from captured ships was the main source of income for local residents. In the course was and the slave trade: people with hijacked ships were taken captive and sold by ultsinskom market. There is not too significant a legend that the great Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, confined in one of the sea battles, five years it languished in captivity in Ulcinj. And what is the name of the Venetian city, he gave Dulcinea, the heroine of the famous novel "Don Quixote", and the wonderful image of her copied from one of the local aristocrats. However, Cervantes himself in his writings argued that in captivity in Algiers, but the legend of no less beautiful. But it is known that in the Tower Balsica in the old Ulcinj, in the 17th century lived Mahmud Efendi, famous for its peculiar interpretation of the Talmud. In this tower now houses an art gallery. The architecture of the Old Town, repeatedly passed from hand to hand, as a result is sometimes quite unexpected mix of styles and eras, a prime example of this can be rebuilt from the church mosque, near which there is a small square where slaves were once traded and which now is City Museum. There are in Ulcinj and the two palaces, built in the time of Venetian rule - is the Palazzo Venezia and Yards Balsica. Palaces now remodeled and they are placed quite modern and comfortable hotels


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Palace of King Nikola

In the city of Cetinje, the most imposing building is the palace of King Nikola, whose full title - Knight of the Imperial Order of St. Andrew Nicholas I Mirko Petrovic Negosh. Its construction has been dated to the coronation of Prince Nicholas I in 1910. In the salons and the courts of Europe with conviction said he was extremely beautiful and luxurious for such a small country. The palace is decorated in Art Nouveau style, which is characterized by an abundance of decorative details, whimsical shapes and stylized floral patterns. Covered with silk walls, stucco ceilings and hardwood floors are carpeted interior of the palace made worthy to receive any, of the high-ranking guest. One of these visitors was the Russian Tsar Alexander the Great, found Nicole I «the only true and devoted friend of Russia." It should be noted that the relations between Montenegro and Russia were not only political, but also a sister - the daughter of Nikola I was married to a nephew of Alexander the Great. Each of the chambers of the palace decorated in its own style: oriental, Venetian, Victorian. In the palace collections of objects related to the history and culture of the country from the Middle Ages to 1918 - it is furniture, weapons, paintings, stamps, flags and a lot of other things that are truly museum quality. Particularly noteworthy collection of military medals, made of gold and precious stones. In the court library, which occupies 4 halls, stores up to 10,000 copies of the rarest, including the church, books. Museum of King Nikola I was founded in 1896 and until 1916 was located in the building Zetski dom (government building). During the Austro-Bulgarian occupation in 1916-1918 years the museum was brutally sacked, but in 1926 it was opened on the site of the royal palace.

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Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church is located in Budva, Montenegro. It is located in the heart of Old Town, in Starogradskoy Square, opposite the Archaeological Museum. Its construction began in 1798 and ended in 1804. The church is built in the Byzantine style, modeled on the Church of the Holy Assumption of the Virgin in the capital of Montenegro. The church is built of red and white stone, which alternate in the masonry walls. On a high bell tower of the church has three bells. The interior of the church is decorated high Baroque iconostasis, painted in 1833 by Greek artist Nahum Zetiri. Above the entrance to the church are colorful murals and colorful mosaics. Front of the church is the tomb of the famous writer and politician, born in Budva and freedom fighter Dalmatia Stefan Mitrova Lubitsch.

City walls

All the old, historic part of the city which has so far surrounded by thick walls, defended the city from attack. They are well preserved to this day and attracts thousands of tourists every year. The walls are built of large stones processed. At the corners of the city are several towers and fortresses, and inside the city are the gates. The total length of walls around them - about 4 kilometers, wall height is 20 meters. All buildings located within the city walls, are part of the world heritage and protected by UNESCO. The ancient walls can go up, to walk on them and see the ancient Kotor from above.


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St. George Island

The island is a Benedictine monastery, which bears the name of St. George, built in the XII century AD This island is also called the island of the dead, as there is an old cemetery, where for centuries, until the end of XVII century nobles were buried. The cemetery is located in the shadow of Majestic cypress trees that provide shade over the island and over by the cemetery. The island is so small that when you look from the shore, it's like a monastery drifting. That gives it extra charm. And the island and the cemetery are shrouded in legends, each of which may have very different details depending on who tells it. According to legend, there is quite a lot of focus treasures - paintings and jewelry that may be of interest to the general public. Even in its heyday the island most of the time he was empty. It was only in July and August was filled with Catholic clergy from throughout Europe. Today the island is closed to tourists, but the reasons for this are unknown. This place is worth a visit in any case, if only to admire the beauty of the surrounding islands.

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Blue Cave

Blue Cave in Herceg Novi - cave on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Reflection of sunlight at certain times of the day gives a special grotto waters transparent turquoise color. The Blue Cave can be reached by boat. Amazing spectral refraction of sunlight in the clear turquoise waters of the grotto give birth to shine on the surface of the sea surface. Many shades of blue shimmer on the stone walls, reflected in the waters of the grotto. For dark and low, vaulted ceiling of the cave is hidden space brightly lit grotto. The sudden transition from utter darkness into blinding brilliance of heavenly color is stunning. In the cave you can swim, plunged into the water right out of the boat. Thanks to underground springs water in the grotto a few degrees warmer than outside.


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Durmitor National Park

Pearl of the natural heritage of Montenegro - Durmitor National Park. The best time to visit this place - almost the entire year, because in the winter it takes place welcoming skiers. One version of the origin of the name of this national park lies in the fact that in ancient Celtic dru-mi-ton means "water running down from the mountains." And indeed, here takes a lot of beautiful mountain streams, the most famous of which Susica, Draga, Komarnica and, of course, Tara. They flow through magnificent mountain canyons. Tara - the longest river in Montenegro and, possibly, the main attraction of Durmitor. Tara Canyon - the second largest after the well-known American Grand Canyon. It is about 40 amazing beauty of waterfalls and crystal clear water of the river reflects the Montenegrin amazing scenery. In addition to Tara, in the national park to see the Black Lake, located near the town of Zabljak. In addition to beautiful nature can be seen in the Durmitor and historic attractions. In the park there are Orthodox monasteries of the Archangel Michael, glad Dobrilovina and Roman burial.


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Jaz beach

Budva Riviera - is 25 kilometers Adriatic coast, like a thread, which as pearls are strung 17 beautiful sandy beaches. It begins in the north of the beach Jaz (Jaz), which is considered the most beautiful beach in Budva. He long curved tongue stretches along the sea is crystal clear and has its own special particular "Mediterranean" color. Yaz is divided into two unequal parts - a large, length of 700 m, and small - 400 m (they prefer sunbathing nudists) - and crossed the river Drenovstitsey flowing into the sea. Near the river, he is sandy, and the water is due to the sandy bottom here is very special, delicious mouthwatering blue. Near the town of Budva is coated pebble beach. In recent years, Yaze annually organizes concerts of world stars such as Lenny Kravitz and Madonna. The beach is surrounded by luxurious Mediterranean greenery, making it possible to take refuge in the shade during the hours of midday heat. Nearby there is a guarded parking and camping for 2000 cars. In the summer between Budva beach Jaz and every 2-3 hours travel by bus.


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Sea Fortress (Forte Mare)

Forte Mare, which means sea fortress, stands on rocks in the old part of the flourishing town of Herceg Novi. This is part of the ancient fortifications, which in the Middle Ages, defended the city. The appearance of the fortress presumably dates from the 14th century. Prior to the 17th century castle several times been reconstructed and expanded. The current appearance and size fortress has since Ottoman rule, when it grew on the walls of the teeth, and in the fortress there guns. At the time the fortress was named "Yucca Kula", which means "mighty fortress" or "Kula Abaspashe." The current name Morska kula (Sea Tower) gave the fortress in the 18th century Venetians. And its modern appearance fortress owes Austrians that some of his altered. The castle had many secret passages, trap doors and stairs. In 1833 he was made a reconstruction of the fort, and since 1952 the fortress was used as a summer theater. Later in her walls began to hold discos and concerts. In the late 20th century fortress again underwent restoration, and now Fort Mara is famous tourist attraction. Through the gates in its walls can go straight from the beach to the top of the fortress, and if you climb to the top floors of the fort, the eye opens a breathtaking view of the city and the sea



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Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas

Orthodox church located in an area of St. Luke and built in the early twentieth century. The church was designed by architect Chorillom Ivekovichem, construction started in 1902 and ended 7 years later, in 1909. The style in which it is made - a pseudo-Byzantine: odnonefovoe building with two towers on the main facade, which, by the way, was captured a year of completion. Of the features of the Temple stands the size of candles - they are almost an arm thickness. This is due to the fact that the Serbs - a very religious people.


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