Sights of the city of Budva in Montenegro

One of the great places to stay in Montenegro, of course, is Budva. Together with the surrounding area, it forms the famous Budva Riviera - the main center of tourism in the country.

The resort town is located in the center of the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, its total area is 122 km², and the length of the beaches is about 12 km. The coastal strip is surrounded by beautiful mountains.

The very first settlement appeared in the V century BC.

The resort is divided into Old and New Town. In Old Budva there is a sense of medieval civilization, all historical monuments of that era are concentrated in it. The new city is a place of entertainment, there are a huge number of hotels, hotels, shops and leisure facilities. Here lies the main Slavic beach.

This city will appeal to different categories of travelers. The mild climate, warm sea, well-equipped sandy beaches and plenty of children's entertainment will be appreciated by families with children. The abundance of restaurants, clubs, discos, sports fields and tennis courts will appeal to young people and people who prefer to spend their holidays energetically and cheerfully. Connoisseurs of history and cultural attractions will be attracted by temples, churches, ancient streets, houses and other objects.

Over the entire period of its existence (almost 2500 years), this cozy Montenegrin town has seen many landmark events.The Greeks are considered the founders of the city, later reign passed to the Romans and Byzantines, in the Middle Ages it was part of the Venetian Republic. Since the XIX century, the city became a subject of Austro-Hungary, after the First World War it was included in Yugoslavia, and since 2006 it has been the main resort of Montenegro.

Usually it is from this section that travelers begin their acquaintance with Budva - it is very comfortable for walking, here you can feel its medieval flavor. Narrow streets and squares add charm to bars, cafes, souvenir shops and apartment buildings. This historic place also rents accommodation for vacationers.

Stary Grad is surrounded by a fortress wall, which has 6 passages, through any of them you can freely enter the territory.

The Citadel - a powerful fortress at the highest point of the resort, was intended to protect the city from the sea. The walls of the fortress were changed 4 times, the first building was erected in 840, most of it was built in the 15th century. There are preserved towers, loopholes, barracks (XIX century), stairs.

Now on the territory of the citadel organized the work of the Maritime Museum and the library, which contains old books on the history of the Balkan Peninsula. There is a restaurant with access to the tower terrace, which offers an overview of the entire city.

On one of the walls of the citadel (opposite the library) is a bas-relief depicting the symbol of the city - two intertwining fish. According to legend, many years ago in Budva there were lovers who were forbidden by their parents to marry. In order not to part, they threw themselves into the sea, but did not drown, but turned into beautiful fish that still swim in the Adriatic. They became a symbol of the city and explain its name "Budva - there will be two as one."

The citadel (as in principle the whole of Old Budva) is attractive to many film crews that create documentaries and historical films. One group of filmmakers brought a giant bell and an anchor to the film. They fit so well into the overall picture that they decided to leave them as a gift. Since then, these sculptures have attracted the attention of tourists.

It is a 4-storey building filled with many ancient objects that were discovered in various parts of the country. Exhibits are represented by finds dating from the V century. BC e. to the Middle Ages. Here you can see stone slabs with inscriptions, old coins, dishes, ceramics, jewelry.

In this part of the city there are ancient temples: St. John, St. Mary and the Holy Trinity, which are still operating. Inside them, visitors can see ancient panels, frescoes decorated with gold and valuable icons. Nearby is a small church of St. Sava, but at the moment it is not working.

It is one of the most significant historical monuments of the country. It is located on the western side of Budva Bay, above Mogren-2 Beach. The fortress was built under Austro-Hungarian rule in the second half of the 19th century to protect the borders of the city from the west. During the Second World War, an ammunition depot was located here.

The fortress is available for free visits, organized excursions to its walls are not carried out. You can get to it on your own, reaching the end of the beach you need to climb the rocks. A safer way from Budva is to go to the Jadran Road and follow the signs, it is impossible to get lost.

Due to the abundance of shrines, Montenegro is attractive for pilgrims.But even simple, not sophisticated in such matters tourists may be interested in ancient cathedrals and temples.

The most famous holy place of the Old City, its first buildings appeared in the VII century. Due to natural disasters, the cathedral was destroyed, so it was reconstructed several times. The view, which has been preserved to this day, the temple acquired in 1640. It consists of a bell tower, a church and a bishop's palace.

• Bell tower. It is located on the north side of the cathedral and is visible from any part of the city. Its elevation reaches 36 meters. Having risen to the very top of the bell tower, you can admire the resort from a bird's eye view.
• Church of St. John the Baptist. Externally, it has a simple appearance, but the interior is quite rich. It stores the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary with little Jesus. It is assumed that it was written by St. Luke in the XII century, is revered by all believers.
• Episcopal Palace. Located on the south side of the cathedral, it is a Gothic style building.

The current Orthodox male monastery, founded in the XII-XIV centuries. Available for free visits by tourists. It is located in the northern part of Budva, about 2.5 km from the Old Town. It also has a second name Subacost. The names are given because of its location - in the area of ​​Main and Ostrog mountains.

The monastery stands on a hill, surrounded by a high stone fortress. Previously, there was a summer residence of the metropolitans of Montenegro. There are two temples dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

• Small Assumption Church - built in the XV century, very small in size, above it there is an observation deck from which the coast is perfectly visible.
• Great Assumption Church - erected in 1747, services are still held daily.

In Montenegro, St. Petka (Paraskeva, Friday) is especially revered, she is asked to heal from illnesses, to find and maintain family happiness. In honor of this saint, small temples and chapels are erected along the roads (Fridays).

Located not far from the Podmaine Monastery, it looks like a small and unremarkable church. It is significant that there are two altars in it, where services are held for both Orthodox and Catholics.

Relaxing in this beautiful resort, tourists completely forget about boredom and routine, enjoying relaxation and entertainment, which are presented in the best possible way.

Of all the water centers of the Adriatic region - the water park in Budva is the largest, with an area of ​​more than 41,000 square meters. It is located on a hill, with its objects it seems that the coast and the city are far below, which makes skiing even more interesting and breathtaking.

Children with a height of at least 110 cm are allowed to enter the water slopes, but young visitors will not be bored either, several swimming pools are intended for them. The water park constantly hosts children's entertainment.

For adults, 7 extreme water attractions are equipped:

• Hydrotube - descent height of 17.5 m and a length of 60 m;
• Tornado - closed slide pipe 145 m long;
• "Black hole" - a closed slide-tube, usually available in any, even the smallest water park;
• The Big Kamikaze - the most extreme slide, is a descent into the pool from a height of 26 m along a steep edge whose length is 67.5 m;
• Little Kamikaze - an analogue of the previous hill, but with a lower level of descent - 17.5 m high, 62.5 m long, the descent speed develops to 80 km / h;
• "Rafting" - it is permissible to climb this hill with children, its height is 13 m and its length is 122 m;
• Multislide - You can also slide with children, the descent has 6 parallel gutters, you can have fun with your family or company, having started a competition for the fastest descent.

As in any resort town, in Budva there is an active leisure park for children and adults. It operates in the summer on the promenade. To get impressions and unforgettable emotions, you can go to the amusement park, where there are, for example, such:

• "Kamikaze";
• "Carousel";
• "The ship of dreams";
• train "Fun Rainbow";
• "Bumper boats" in the pool;
• "Slingshots";
• rope course;
• cable car;
• slide "Giant";
• karting;
• trampolines;
• slot machines.

Near the park there is a special zone for lovers of active water sports. You can go water skiing, scooter, flyboard or more traditional boats, kayaks, "Banana", "Cheesecake".

While on vacation, you can find many interesting routes to visit in the vicinity of the resort.

It is located just 1 km from the Slavic beach and is well visible from the coast. It is also called Hawaii Montenegro because of the restaurant on the beach that has this name. The island is worth a visit because of the clear sea and cozy bays. You can get to it by boats that depart from the beaches. The territory is small - only 2 kilometers, but it impresses with its vegetation and clean ecology. The beach area is about 800 meters.

The attraction is available for independent visits, is a 30-minute drive from the resort towards Cetinje. You can get there by taxi, rented car or bus. The bus leaves from the bus station, you need to get out in the village of Briichi.

The fortress was built in 1850 during the Austro-Hungarian rule on Kosmach Hill, located about 800 meters above sea level. During World War II it was partially destroyed (of the three erected floors, only two remained), on its walls to this day traces of military shells are visible.

Walking through an abandoned fortress, you need to be careful, there is nothing particularly remarkable inside - desolation and ruin. The more impressive appearance of the fortress framed by beautiful mountains is on the outside. In addition, the hill offers gorgeous views of the Budva Riviera.

St. Stephen's Island is located just 7 km from Budva. It used to be an ordinary fishing village, and now it is the most prestigious resort in Montenegro. World celebrities like to relax here. In fact, the entire island is a city-hotel. Tours for tourists are held here, but you can also go on your own to look at this magnificence by bus or taxi.

The city has many interesting places within walking distance. Night lovers can head to the popular Top Hill Club, which is located close to the hills. On the promenade, you can also have fun in the disco bars.

Many vacationers like to walk along Slavyanskiy Boulevard, there are an abundance of cafes, restaurants, mini-markets for clothes, many souvenir shops, sale of sightseeing tours throughout Montenegro is organized.

Budva suggests an interesting and varied leisure. Many tourists, having been here, will certainly want to return again!

The sights of the city are shown in the next video.