Parks & rivers · 7 of the best in Podgorica
The Ribnica river
The little river of the old town
About The Ribnica river
The Ribnica is the little river that gave the medieval town its first name. It winds through the centre to meet the Morača below the fortress, and in summer it can almost dry up, leaving its rocky bed to explore.
Why it's on our list
- Flows through the old town
- The old stone bridge
- Often dry in summer
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Ribnica river before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Ribnica river 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, V Proleterske brigade300 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Vasa Raičkovića850 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Clock Tower200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Stara Varoš300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Njegoš Park450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Independence Square450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Millennium Bridge700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Petrović Palace750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Gorica Hill1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Podgorica bus station1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Podgorica railway station1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Podgorica Airport8.8 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 29 min