What can tell the capital of Montenegro

One of the historical and cultural centers of the Mediterranean and Europe in general is considered Podgorica. It should be noted that according to official documents the capital of Montenegro is the city of Cetinje, nevertheless, both business and political centers and institutions that are of national importance are located exactly in Podgorica. In the territory of this remarkable city, throughout its history (which dates back to the Mesolithic period), many religious and cultural institutions, castles and fortresses were erected. Many of them have now turned into ruins, but this does not reduce the number of tourists in the country.

During the Roman Empire, the current unofficial capital of Montenegro belonged to this state. Despite the power of the foreign procurator, Montenegrins and Serbs lived on the territory of the country, as now. Later, Albanians began to settle in the city, which at the moment is a third of Podgorica's population. A considerable percentage of Slavic blood is located on the territory of this state, in fact XI-XII centuries, before the power over this region was captured by the Turks and Mongol-Tatars, here lived the tribes that came from Kievan Rus.

The name is given to the city because of its landscape features. Megapolis is located under three large hills, the highest of which is called Goritsa. The name is first mentioned in documents dating from 1326, and since then it has changed many times, however, like the state of Montenegro itself. Podgorica, nevertheless, for the indigenous people always had its former name.

Unfortunately, all those ancient and historically important monuments of art and architecture, which were located on the territory of the city before, are inaccessible to the look of the modern tourist. The fact is that during the Second World War the city was completely destroyed, and most of the buildings remained at best a foundation. In 1946, the capital of Montenegro was renamed Titograd and built up with new types of structures. Also in the middle of the last century there was built airport Podgorica, which is of world importance, and is a large transport hub.

The history of Podgorica can be seen in its museums and other cultural institutions. The city is rich in state libraries and theaters, galleries and monuments, among which a tribute to Russian poetry is given. It is presented in the form of a monument to Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, who is located in the central part of the city. It is also worth noting that in addition to intellectual attractions, the capital of Montenegro is full of natural virtues. A tropical mild climate and proximity to the Adriatic Sea, a large amount of greenery and flowers - this is the main decoration of Podgorica.

This warm city is "permeated" with the waters of five rivers. On the outskirts of the metropolis there are river beaches where you can relax no worse than on the seaside. And comfortably to settle down in a city to any tourist will help hotels which in territory of Podgorica are more than enough.