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Cetinje Monastery
The heart of old Montenegro
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Image courtesy of © Desemeus · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Cetinje Monastery
Cetinje Monastery, below the hill of Orlov Krš, has been the spiritual heart of Montenegro since the 15th century, rebuilt several times after wars. It keeps relics and a treasury of manuscripts and church objects.
Why it's on our list
- Founded in the 15th century
- Relics and treasures
- Dress modestly
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cetinje Monastery before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Cetinje Monastery 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, Balšića pazar150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Ulica Grahovska250 m3 min walk
Key sights
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ27 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- Petrović Palace27 kmCar or taxi 85 min
- Millennium Bridge28 kmCar or taxi 86 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress28 kmCar or taxi 86 min
- Njegoš Park28 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- Clock Tower28 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- Stara Varoš28 kmCar or taxi 88 min
- Independence Square28 kmCar or taxi 88 min
- Gorica Hill29 kmCar or taxi 89 min
Getting around
- Podgorica Airport27 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- Podgorica bus station29 kmCar or taxi 90 min
- Podgorica railway station29 kmCar or taxi 90 min