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Budva Old Town

Walled old town·Budva

A walled town on the sea

About Budva Old Town

Budva’s old town fits inside its walls on a small headland: lanes of pale stone, little squares, churches and cafés, with the Citadel on the point. Go early in the morning in summer, before the crowds.

Why it's on our list

  • Walls and the Citadel
  • Santa Maria in Punta
  • Lanes full of cafés

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Budva Old Town before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Budva Old Town 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, Ulica Mediteranska300 m4 min walk
  2. Bus station taxi rank1.3 km16 min walk

Key sights

  1. Petrović Palace38 kmCar or taxi 118 min
  2. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ38 kmCar or taxi 118 min
  3. Millennium Bridge39 kmCar or taxi 119 min
  4. Ribnica Bridge & fortress39 kmCar or taxi 119 min
  5. Clock Tower39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
  6. Stara Varoš39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
  7. Njegoš Park39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
  8. Independence Square39 kmCar or taxi 121 min

Getting around

  1. Podgorica Airport35 kmCar or taxi 109 min
  2. Podgorica bus station40 kmCar or taxi 122 min
  3. Podgorica railway station40 kmCar or taxi 122 min

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