Podgorica is an amazing place. This city cannot be called a typical European capital; it has a very special flavor. Here, the past and the present are surprisingly intertwined. Podgorica is worthy of careful study, and even if you have arrived for a beach holiday, devote a few days to it, you will not regret it.
Good to know
Podgorica is not only the capital, but also the main air gate of the country, usually tourists come here. The first thing people do is change money. Montenegro uses the euro. There are many ATMs in the city that allow you to withdraw money from the card and do not charge a commission for it. Cafes, restaurants and shops usually accept credit cards without any problems. But just in case, it's better to clarify.
Public transport in Podgorica is not very developed, but if you are walking in the center, then you will not need it. When you still need to go somewhere, it is often easier to take a taxi. Buses in Podgorica are inexpensive, but they run quite rarely, and the route map is not easy to get. Renting a car is a good option, as it is often cheaper than a taxi.
Shopping and cuisine
Montenegro is not the main shopping center in Europe, but since you are here, why not buy things from well-known brands at prices much lower than Russian ones? The largest shopping centers that will delight you with their assortment are Delta City, Palada and Nikić Center. There are also markets in the city where you can buy cheap but short-lived items. This may be necessary if you have not brought something with you for the weather.
The best restaurants in Podgorica can be found in the center. Pay special attention to fish dishes: here they are very tasty and unusual. The traditional cuisine of Montenegro also includes lamb and lamb, which are cooked simply superb here. Cheese and honey in Podgorica are also delicious. Lozovach is considered a traditional alcoholic drink - moonshine made from grapes.
Sights of Podgorica
The Old Town is one of the most interesting places in Podgorica. Walk along the narrow winding streets, from time to time you will go out to the clock towers, then to the most beautiful mosques, then to completely European buildings. While walking around Podgorica, you seem to be transported back in time to a medieval city in which the colors of East and West are mixed.
Among the European architectural monuments, one can distinguish the castle of King Nikola (there is an art gallery in it). Nearby there is a monument to the king himself, and opposite is a park. There was a place in Podgorica and the Soviet-Russian past: there is both a monument to Pushkin and a monument to Vysotsky.
The most beautiful bridges of Podgorica: Millennium (go there at night) and the old Vizier bridge. The surroundings of Podgorica are also extremely interesting. There you can find churches and buildings dating back to the 10th century. Skard Lake - the largest in Montenegro - is also located near Podgorica.
