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- Podgorica: General Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Downsides of Podgorica \u2013 Why Tourists Avoid It<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Public Transport and Suburban Routes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Best Apartments and Hotels in Podgorica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dining in the Capital<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Top 15 Attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The photo shows Podgorica\u2019s landmark: the Millennium Bridge and the pedestrian Moscow Bridge in the background.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Podgorica: General Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Bit of Dry Statistics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city was founded in 1326. By Montenegrin standards, that makes it quite young\u2014after all, cities like Kotor, Budva, and Ulcinj were already on the map as far back as the 3rd century BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Population: just 180,000 people. That may seem small for a capital, but the entire country has only about 600,000 residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Podgorica lies in a lowland area surrounded by mountains, and it never sees snow in winter. The average daytime temperature in the colder months hovers around +10\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During World War II, Podgorica suffered severe destruction under the occupation of Fascist Italy. Although the city has since been rebuilt, that didn\u2019t add to its historical landmarks. Quite the opposite\u2014whatever could crumble, already has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tip:<\/p>\nIf you plan to visit Podgorica, set aside about four hours. That\u2019s enough time to walk through the city center and see its main sights.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Downsides of Podgorica \u2013 Why Tourists Avoid It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here are the key reasons why Podgorica doesn\u2019t attract tourists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- No Sea Access.<\/strong> The nearest beaches are about 40 km away. For most travelers, Montenegro is synonymous with a beach holiday. Let\u2019s be honest\u2014people come here for the coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transit City, Not a Destination.<\/strong> Despite having an international airport on its outskirts, Montenegro is a small country. The country\u2019s main beach resort, Budva, and the entire Budva Riviera are just 60 km away. So, most travelers head straight from the airport to the coast without stopping in the capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alternative Airports.<\/strong> Many tourists fly into Tivat Airport, which is practically on the coast. That means their travel route doesn\u2019t even pass through Podgorica.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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Personal Opinion:<\/strong><\/p>\nFor me, Podgorica lacks the unique Montenegrin charm. In many ways, it feels like a small provincial town. For example, the city\u2019s main bus and train stations are in worse shape and smaller than those in my hometown, which only has 30,000 residents.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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Podgorica is dominated by the gray, monotonous architecture of the socialist Yugoslav era. It looks a lot like the typical Soviet-style urban landscape\u2014nothing distinctly local about it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s common for tourists to visit Montenegro for two weeks, rent a car, explore every corner of the country, and still never set foot in Podgorica\u2014not even for half a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public Transport and Suburban Routes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By now, you\u2019ve probably gathered that Podgorica is a small city. It\u2019s also located in a seismically active region, with occasional mild earthquakes. This has influenced its public transport system, which is rather limited. So, take note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Podgorica\u2019s public transport consists of buses<\/strong>\u2014all 16 routes of them<\/strong>. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for intercity travel, buses are the only option<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also a railway system<\/strong>, though it\u2019s not much better than the buses. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the train routes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Podgorica \u2013 Nik\u0161i\u0107<\/strong>: Nik\u0161i\u0107 is an industrial town with no tourist appeal, so this route won\u2019t be of much interest to visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Podgorica \u2013 Bar<\/strong>: Around 10 daily trains run on this route. A ticket costs just \u20ac3<\/strong>, and in an hour and a half, you\u2019re at the seaside. This is the most popular railway route in Montenegro, both for locals and tourists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Podgorica \u2013 Belgrade<\/strong>: The country\u2019s only international rail route, with two trains per day<\/strong> running along a breathtakingly scenic track. We\u2019ve taken this route before, and it\u2019s a great alternative to flying. (More details in our article: How to Travel from Serbia to Montenegro<\/a><\/em>.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For a complete guide to Montenegrin transport\u2014buses, trains<\/a>, schedules, ticket prices\u2014check out our separate article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A picture is worth a thousand words: Here\u2019s the main railway station at Podgorica\u2019s international airport<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Podgorica does have an international airport, with daily flights arriving from Istanbul, Budapest, Vienna, Paris, London, and Belgrade<\/strong>. How to get to Montenegro from European cities: the best route today<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Best Apartments and Hotels in Podgorica<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you ever find yourself needing to spend the night in Podgorica, don\u2019t worry\u2014finding accommodation won\u2019t be a problem. The city offers a wide range of hotels and apartments<\/strong> hosted by locals. The main difference? Apartments always come with a kitchen. If that\u2019s important to you, go for an apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tip:<\/p>\nPeople often ask which neighborhood is best to stay in. The answer? It doesn\u2019t matter.<\/strong> Podgorica is safe 24\/7<\/strong> in every district. Plus, since the city is so small, the center is never more than 2 km away<\/strong>, even from the outskirts. You can easily walk or take a taxi for \u20ac5<\/strong>. Everything is close by.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
- Podgorica \u2013 Bar<\/strong>: Around 10 daily trains run on this route. A ticket costs just \u20ac3<\/strong>, and in an hour and a half, you\u2019re at the seaside. This is the most popular railway route in Montenegro, both for locals and tourists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transit City, Not a Destination.<\/strong> Despite having an international airport on its outskirts, Montenegro is a small country. The country\u2019s main beach resort, Budva, and the entire Budva Riviera are just 60 km away. So, most travelers head straight from the airport to the coast without stopping in the capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Downsides of Podgorica \u2013 Why Tourists Avoid It<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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