Best of Montenegro: Home to spectacular mountains, breathtaking landscapes, picturesque coastal towns and rushing rivers -- Montenegro is a stunning spot to explore.
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Boka Bay: This river canyon is a great spot for hiking and admiring the views below.
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Durmitor National Park: Formed by glaciers, this is a place of extraordinary natural beauty and perfect for mountain biking.
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Herceg Novi: Herceg Novi is a glorious coastal town with varied architecture and an interesting history -- plus an enviable seaside location.
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Đurđevića Tara Bridge: In the north of the country is an imposing concrete viaduct. Đurđevića Tara Bridge crosses the rushing Tara river.
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Rafting on the River Tara: Whitewater trips are a must for thrill-seekers visiting Montenegro.
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Bukumirsko Lake: The panoramic view of this stunning lake shrouded in mountains is unforgettable.
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Hiking in Lovcen: One of Montenegro's most popular national parks, Lovcen rewards hikers with spectacular vistas of the varied landscape.
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Njegos Mausoleum: Lovcen is also home to the mausoleum of Montenegro icon Petar II Petrović-Njegoš. The 461 stairs to the top of the Mausoleum lead to sweeping views of Montenegro.
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Kotor: Kotor Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a living breathing museum UNESCO World Heritage Site -- a showcase of crumbling churches and Venetian-inspired architecture.
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International Summer Carnival in Kotor: An annual parade in the Old Town of Kotor celebrates the city and its history.
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Piva lake: The Piva canyon is over 3,000 feet deep -- a striking highlight of Montenegro's landscape. The lake is great for swimming and cave exploration.
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Ethno Village Nevidio: This tranquil vacation-park village located in the mountains -- perfect for adventurers.
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Podgorica Millennium Bridge: This eye-catching structure is an architectural highlight of Montenegro's capital city of Podgorica.
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Tivat: Big cities not your thing? Coastal Tivat is home to delights including the Renaissance Summer House Buca.
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Porto Montenegro: Porto Montenegro in Tivat is a glamorous port attracting yachts from across the globe.
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Lake Skadar: When a lake is shaped like a dolphin, you know it's going to be impressive. This striking body of water is also renowned as one of Europe's top bird habitats.
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Lake Skadar: This spectacular lake is the largest in Southern Europe. Aside from birds, Lake Skadar is also home to tortoises, lizards and other amphibians.
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Budva: Montenegro's bustling metropolis is home to historic monuments including the Church Sv. Trojica.
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Sveti Stefan: Another accommodation option is the luxury five-star hotel-island of Sveti Stefan. The resort's charming villas are secluded and glamorous.
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Sveti Stefan: In the 1960s-80s, this island was the playground of celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren.
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Food and drink: Montenegro is great for food. Look out for shellfish, kebabs and hearty salads.
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Njegusi cheese: The charming village of Njegusi is famous for its cheese and prosciutto pairing.
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Ulcinj: The Ulcinj coastline is home to spotless sandy beaches -- some of Europe's best.
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Southern Soul Fest: Ulcinj also hosts the Southern Soul Festival each year, where music meets Mediterranean sunshine.
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Island Churches, Kotor: These two showstopping islands lie off the coast of Perast. Tthey are lush, elegant buildings surrounding by periwinkle blue water.
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Island Churches, Kotor: It's believed this church was erected by locals depositing stones around a rock apparition of the Madonna and Child
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Perast: This pretty town on the Bay of Kotor is home to many churches. It's smaller-scale and quieter than the country's bigger city resorts.
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Perast: The town was once the seafaring capital of the Adriatic.
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Perast: Exquisite from every angle, Perast is a photogenic marvel.