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Old Ribnica Bridge & the fortress

Old bridge & ruins·Stara Varoš

Where the rivers meet

About Old Ribnica Bridge & the fortress

Where the Ribnica flows into the Morača, an old stone bridge crosses the little river and the ruins of the Ottoman fortress stand above the water. This is where the town began, and it is a peaceful spot to see the rivers.

Why it's on our list

  • A stone bridge over the Ribnica
  • Ruins of the Ottoman fortress
  • Where the two rivers meet

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Old Ribnica Bridge & the fortress before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Old Ribnica Bridge & the fortress 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

  1. Taxi rank, V Proleterske brigade450 m6 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Vasa Raičkovića800 m10 min walk

Key sights

  1. Clock Tower350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
  2. Stara Varoš450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
  3. Njegoš Park500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
  4. Independence Square550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
  5. Petrović Palace600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
  6. Millennium Bridge650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
  7. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  8. Gorica Hill1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min

Getting around

  1. Podgorica bus station1.2 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Podgorica railway station1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  3. Podgorica Airport8.7 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 29 min

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