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The former embassies
A diplomatic quarter
About The former embassies
When Cetinje was a royal capital, the great powers built embassies and legations here. Many still stand, from the former Russian and French embassies to the Austro-Hungarian legation, and a walk around them shows the town’s grand past.
Why it's on our list
- Russian, French, British and other legations
- Early 20th century
- A pleasant walk
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The former embassies before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The former embassies 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, Ulica Grahovska300 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Balšića pazar350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ27 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- Petrović Palace27 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- Millennium Bridge27 kmCar or taxi 85 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 87 min
- Independence Square28 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- Gorica Hill28 kmCar or taxi 88 min
Getting around
- Podgorica Airport27 kmCar or taxi 83 min
- Podgorica bus station29 kmCar or taxi 89 min
- Podgorica railway station29 kmCar or taxi 89 min