The back story 1
The story of Podgorica.
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The back story
Podgorica: the back story
Roman Doclea, an Ottoman market town, a city rebuilt after 1945 and the young capital of an independent Montenegro: Podgorica’s story in brief.
14 of the best · Podgorica, Montenegro
The Best Things to See in Podgorica
Roman ruins, an Ottoman old town, a modern bridge and a golden cathedral: Podgorica’s sights are spread between its rivers.
Our 14 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-18
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Podgorica.
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The symbol of the modern city
Millennium Bridge
The cable-stayed bridge over the Morača, opened in 2005 and lit up at night, the emblem of modern Podgorica.
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The old town
Stara Varoš
The old Ottoman quarter of Podgorica, with its clock tower, mosques and narrow lanes.
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Roman city
Doclea (Duklja)
The ruins of the Roman city of Doclea, just north of Podgorica, where the Zeta meets the Morača.
The full list: Sights, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Landmarks 4
The city’s modern symbols.
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Consecrated in 2013
Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ
The large Orthodox cathedral west of the Morača, consecrated in 2013, with gilded mosaics inside.
Bulevar Džordža VašingtonaExplore View on map
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The heart of the city
Independence Square
The main square of Podgorica, with a fountain, surrounded by cafés and close to the National Theatre.
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The symbol of the modern city
Millennium Bridge
The cable-stayed bridge over the Morača, opened in 2005 and lit up at night, the emblem of modern Podgorica.
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Across the Morača on foot
Moscow Bridge
A pedestrian bridge over the Morača in the centre, with views of the river and the Millennium Bridge.
The old town 3
Stara Varoš and the rivers.
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Where the rivers meet
Old Ribnica Bridge & the fortress
The old stone bridge over the Ribnica and the ruins of the Ottoman fortress at its meeting with the Morača.
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An Ottoman landmark
Sahat kula (Clock Tower)
The stone clock tower of the Ottoman era, the landmark of Stara Varoš.
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The old town
Stara Varoš
The old Ottoman quarter of Podgorica, with its clock tower, mosques and narrow lanes.
Beyond the centre 6
Ruins, monasteries, waterfalls and wine.
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A church in a cave
Dajbabe Monastery
A monastery south of the city whose church was carved into a cave at the end of the 19th century.
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Roman city
Doclea (Duklja)
The ruins of the Roman city of Doclea, just north of Podgorica, where the Zeta meets the Morača.
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Above the city
Gorica Hill
The wooded hill that gave Podgorica its name, with walking paths, views and the old Church of St George at its foot.
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An Illyrian hill town
Medun
The ruins of the ancient fortified town of Meteon, on a hill above the Kuči villages north-east of the city.
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Best after rain
Niagara Falls on the Cijevna
A broad, low waterfall on the Cijevna river south-east of the city, at its best in winter and spring.
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A cellar in an aircraft hangar
Šipčanik wine cellar
Plantaže’s wine cellar inside a former underground military aircraft hangar south of the city, open for tours and tastings.
