Podgorica isn’t many people’s first thought when it comes to a city break, but as our guests are discovering, it’s worth a couple of nights there—especially as you’re likely to be flying into it anyway. So we thought we’d give you some pointers on what to see and do there, with recommendations from UB co-founders Ben and Emma who know the city very well. Podgorica is one of the few capital cities where you’re close to nature with the mountains, Lake Skadar and the Adriatic coast within reach and three rivers surrounding it. The city itself is brimming with history, from the ancient Romans and Ottomans to the Second World War and Yugoslavia years, when it was called 'Titograd'. We’ll admit, it’s not obviously pretty like Dubrovnik but dig a little beneath the surface, or better, hire a local guide, and Podgorica will soon have you under its spell. From things to do to, and where to eat and drink, here are 10 of the best things to see and do in Podgorica. Read our other Balkan city guides and find more travel tips and inspiration on the blog Wander Podgorica old town Stara Varoš was the beating heart of the city between the 15th and 19th centuries. Much of this Ottoman neighbourhood was flattened during the second World War but a few stone streets and houses from the era remain. The old clock tower of Sahat Kula also survived the wars and marks the start of the old quarter. Eat ćevapi at Pod Volat If you want to try good ćevapi (a grilled meat sausage served with a pitta like bread), this is the place to go according to UB co-founders Ben and Emma, who are yet to find better in Montenegro. Just steps away from the old clock
Podgorica isn’t many people’s first thought when it comes to a city break, but as our guests are discovering, it’s worth a couple of nights there—especially as you’re likely to be flying into it anyway. So we thought we’d give you some pointers on what to see and do there, with recommendations from UB co-founders
