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Cities in Montenegro

Explore Montenegro's charming coastal and mountain cities — from Kotor and Budva to Podgorica and Cetinje.

23cities
5on the coast
18inland
1UNESCO sites

From Kotor's baroque alleys and Budva's Venetian walls to the royal capital beneath Mount Lovćen — Montenegro's cities reveal centuries of Adriatic, Balkan, and Mediterranean influence in a remarkably compact country.

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Kotor

A medieval town under UNESCO protection, nestled between steep mountains and the calm waters of the Bay of Kotor.

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Adriatic Coast

Coastal Cities

Six cities along fewer than 300 km of coastline — medieval fortresses, Venetian palaces, and a Mediterranean rhythm.

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Continental Cities

The royal capital beneath the mountains and the modern capital in the plain — the political, cultural, and historic heart of Montenegro.

Cetinje
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Old Royal Capital

Cetinje

Montenegro's former royal capital at 672 m above sea level, surrounded by Mount Lovćen and rich in historical museums.

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Podgorica
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Capital

Podgorica

Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro, situated in the Zeta Plain just 40 km from the Adriatic.

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Bar
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Bar

Bar is Montenegro's largest port, nestled between the Adriatic Sea and Lake Skadar, with a rich history and Mediterranean ambiance.

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Kolašin
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Kolašin

A mountain town in northern Montenegro, at the foot of Bjelasica, with 45 km of ski slopes and Biogradska gora National Park nearby.

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Plav
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Plav

Plav lies at 1,065 m a.s.l., beside the largest glacial lake in Montenegro and at the gateway to Prokletije National Park.

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Andrijevica
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Andrijevica

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Mojkovac
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Mojkovac

Mojkovac is a mountain town at 853 m above sea level, nestled in the valley of the Tara River between Bjelasica, Sinjajevina and two national parks.

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Gusinje
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Gusinje

Gusinje is a mountain town at around 920m above sea level, situated at the foot of Prokletije in southeastern Montenegro.

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Plužine
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Plužine

A town on the shores of Piva Lake in northwestern Montenegro, surrounded by canyons and the mountains of Durmitor.

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Šavnik
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Šavnik

Šavnik is a small mountain town in central Montenegro, known for the Nevidio canyon and the unique natural phenomenon of a double sunrise.

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Petnjica
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Petnjica

Petnjica is a small mountain town at 724 m above sea level, the administrative centre of the municipality of the same name in the Bihor region of northeastern Montenegro.

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Berane
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Berane

Berane is a town at 670 m above sea level in the Lim valley, surrounded by Bjelasica and Cmiljevica, with a rich cultural and historical heritage.

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Nikšić
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Nikšić

Nikšić is Montenegro's second largest city, set in the expansive Nikšić polje at 630m, surrounded by lakes, mountains and historical sites.

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Žabljak
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Žabljak

Žabljak is a mountain town at 1,456m above sea level, the tourism hub of Durmitor and the starting point for 18 glacial lakes and the Tara Canyon.

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Rožaje
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Rožaje

A town nestled in a basin between the mountains of Hajla and Mokra Gora, known for its Ottoman heritage, medicinal herbs, and mountain tourism.

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Bijelo Polje
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Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje is a town on the Lim River, at 575m above sea level, the third largest in Montenegro and the centre of the northern region.

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Pljevlja
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Pljevlja

Pljevlja is a city in northern Montenegro, known for the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, the Husein-Pasha Mosque, and the Meandri Ćehotine viewpoint.

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Danilovgrad
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Danilovgrad

A town on the Zeta River known for its cultural and historical monuments, Spuž Fortress, and proximity to Ostrog Monastery.

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