Sights · 14 of the best in Podgorica
Gorica Hill
Above the city
About Gorica Hill
Podgorica means “below Gorica”, and this wooded hill north of the centre is the city’s favourite place for a walk or a run, with views over the rooftops to the mountains. At its foot, the small Church of St George is one of the oldest in the city.
Why it's on our list
- The hill “below which” the city lies
- Walking and running paths
- The Church of St George
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gorica Hill before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Gorica Hill are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Vaka Đurovića950 m12 min walk
- Taxi rank, Vasa Raičkovića1.4 km17 min walk
Key sights
- Njegoš Park1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Independence Square1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Millennium Bridge1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Clock Tower2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Stara Varoš2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Petrović Palace2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Podgorica bus station2.4 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Podgorica railway station2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Podgorica Airport11 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 35 min