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Haj-Nehaj fortress

Venetian fortress·Sutomore

At 225 m above the sea

About Haj-Nehaj fortress

The remains of Nehaj, built by the Venetians for defence in the 15th century and first mentioned in 1542, crown an inaccessible hill above the sea at 225 metres, about 10 km north-west of Bar. Our advice: climb up late in the afternoon for the light over the coast.

Why it's on our list

  • 15th century
  • Sea views
  • A short climb

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Haj-Nehaj fortress before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Haj-Nehaj 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, Sutomorska1.3 km16 min walk

Key sights

  1. Petrović Palace36 kmCar or taxi 112 min
  2. Ribnica Bridge & fortress37 kmCar or taxi 113 min
  3. Stara Varoš37 kmCar or taxi 113 min
  4. Clock Tower37 kmCar or taxi 113 min
  5. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ37 kmCar or taxi 114 min
  6. Millennium Bridge37 kmCar or taxi 114 min
  7. Njegoš Park37 kmCar or taxi 115 min
  8. Independence Square37 kmCar or taxi 115 min
  9. Gorica Hill39 kmCar or taxi 119 min

Getting around

  1. Podgorica Airport29 kmCar or taxi 91 min
  2. Podgorica railway station37 kmCar or taxi 114 min
  3. Podgorica bus station37 kmCar or taxi 114 min

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