The back story 1
The five rivers.
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The back story
Five rivers: the back story
The Morača, the Ribnica, the Zeta, the Cijevna and the Sitnica: the five rivers that shaped Podgorica.
7 of the best · Podgorica, Montenegro
Parks & Rivers of Podgorica
Podgorica is a city of rivers: the green-blue Morača runs through its middle, and wooded hills rise on every side.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-18
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Podgorica.
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The river through the city
The Morača river
The green-blue river that cuts through Podgorica in a deep bed, with paths, beaches and swimming spots in summer.
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Shade in the centre
Njegoš Park
A shady park in the centre, near the National Theatre and Independence Square.
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A dramatic drive north
Morača Canyon
The steep canyon of the Morača north of the city, followed by the road to Kolašin and the Morača Monastery.
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Neighbourhood
Rivers 3
The Morača, the Ribnica and the canyon.
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A dramatic drive north
Morača Canyon
The steep canyon of the Morača north of the city, followed by the road to Kolašin and the Morača Monastery.
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The river through the city
The Morača river
The green-blue river that cuts through Podgorica in a deep bed, with paths, beaches and swimming spots in summer.
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The little river of the old town
The Ribnica river
The small river that flows through the old town into the Morača, with the old stone bridge.
Parks & hills 3
Shade and green space.
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Around the Petrović Palace
Kruševac Park
The park around the Petrović Palace on the west bank, with old trees and quiet paths.
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A hill in the south
Ljubović Forest Park
A wooded hill in the south of the city, with paths and views.
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Shade in the centre
Njegoš Park
A shady park in the centre, near the National Theatre and Independence Square.
