Budva

Budva is also called “the Miami of Montenegro“. This medieval city is more than 2,500 years old, making it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. This beautiful town is located in the central part of the Montenegrin coast. The area surrounding the city is called the Budva riviera.

Budva isn’t a large town.  Old Town consists of narrow cobblestone streets, alleys and little charming squares.

Budva Citadel is located in the southern and the most prominent part of the Old Town. It was once the place of the 12th century church of Saint Maria de Castello. The Citadel itself dates to the 15th century, and today contains the Maritime Museum of Budva which has an impressive library.

Near the Citadel you can find plenty of churches, such as the Church of St Maria in Punta. The church is one of the oldest pre-Romanesque buildings in Montenegro. The church is currently used for art exhibitions.

Next to the Church of Saint Maria in Punta is the Holy Trinity Church, the orthodox church. In front of it you can see the tomb of a famous writer and politician Stjepan Mitrov Ljubisa.

North of the Citadel is the Saint John Church that was built in the 8th century and rebuilt in the 17th. Here you can see many preserved monuments, archives and a library.

The Saint Sava Church supposedly built in 14th century is also located near the Citadel.

The Dancer from Budva is considered the main symbol of the city. It is located on the seaside right outside the Old Town walls. There are many legends about the statue.

Mogren Fortress is located 1 km west from the Old Town, just after the Mogren beach. The fortress was built in the 19th century.

Montenegrin culture has many different influences, and the people of Montenegro are proud of their history and arts.

The Maritime Museum of Budva is located inside the Budva Citadel.

The Museum of the Town of Budva is located in the very center of the Old Town. The museum has a permanent exhibition of archaeological and ethnographic collections.

Modern Gallery of Budva is also located in the Old Town. This gallery contains works of art  from all of Yugoslavia and some other European countries.

Budva is also town of festivals.

The May Carnival Evenings mark the beginning of summer and the high season in Budva. The Old Town is filled with music and performers.

The Budva Theatre City Festival also takes place during summer and it is the best known cultural manifestation in Budva.

Local food and Montenegrin cuisine comes in many different flavors. It was influenced by Hungarian, Italian, Turkish and Central European cuisine.

What to eat?

Riblja čorba is a fish soup.

Shopska salad, also called Bulgarian salad. It consists of cucumber, fresh tomato, onions, capsicum and white cheese.

Prsut is dry-cured ham, served uncooked, similar to Italian Prosciutto. The most famous prsut in Montenegro is Njeguski prsut, with its special aroma.

Cevapi is a type of grilled dish made of minced meat.

Enjoy Budva and Montenegro.