Parks & rivers · 7 of the best in Podgorica
Morača Canyon
A dramatic drive north
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About Morača Canyon
North of Podgorica, the Morača cuts a deep, dramatic canyon through the mountains, and the road to Kolašin follows it above the green water. Stop at Morača Monastery, founded in 1252, with its frescoes. The road is narrow and busy: drive with care.
Why it's on our list
- A deep canyon
- The road to the mountains
- The 13th-century Morača Monastery
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Morača Canyon before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Morača Canyon 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.
Key sights
- Gorica Hill36 kmCar or taxi 112 min
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ38 kmCar or taxi 116 min
- Njegoš Park38 kmCar or taxi 116 min
- Independence Square38 kmCar or taxi 116 min
- Millennium Bridge38 kmCar or taxi 116 min
- Clock Tower38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- Stara Varoš38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- Petrović Palace38 kmCar or taxi 118 min
Getting around
- Podgorica bus station38 kmCar or taxi 118 min
- Podgorica railway station38 kmCar or taxi 118 min