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Moraca Monastery: the gem in the Montenegrin Mountains.Moraca Monastery (serb. Manastir Morača) is a Serbian orthodox monastery, located in the mountainous Moraca river-valley in the central part of Montenegro. It is one of the most monumental and the most significant monuments of medieval Serbian Orthodox not only in Montenegro, but also on the Balkans. The monastery belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Church and is an active monastery of Montenegro and the Seaside diocese. Located in a picturesque setting on the banks of mountain canyon of Moraca river (in some places the canyon reaches the height of 1000 meters) in the municipality of Kolasin, the monastery is popular with pilgrims, numerous tourists who come here every day. And because of its close location near the highway, the visit of it includes in almost all the program of tourist routes and excursions. Monks do not mind all that - they generously share the beauty, tranquility and spirituality of this place, and even try to help the pilgrims as one as able. For example, in the territory of the monastery, you can find a free toilet, buy the monastery honey and rakija (Montenegrin brandy). History. Moraca monastery is one of the most unusual medieval monuments in Montenegro.Moraca monastery was founded in 1252 on the right bank of the river Moraca by Prince Stefan, the son of the great Serbian King Vukan II Nemanjic, who was later buried in the local church of the Assumption of the mother of God. According to legend, the complex was built with a special yellow stone, which was quarried far away from this place. Residents of the region lined up in the column of tens of kilometers long and passed stones from hand to hand to the construction site. Lifehack: still on the front, above the western portal there is an inscription indicating the year of construction - 1252. In the XVI century, with the invasion of the Ottoman soldiers who sought to wipe out reminders of other religions, the monastery was ruined and destructed: for military purposes, a lead roof was demolished, which resulted in the damage and loss of many original frescoes. In this regard, the monks had to leave the friary for a while. In 1574, the main church of the monastery was restored by a village chief Vukic Vuchetich, internal frescoes were re-painted in the 1577-78, and the outer temple painting was executed in 1616, by the artist George Mitrofanovich. Small church of St. Nicholas was rebuilt in 1639 and painted by renowned Kozma master. At the beginning of the XVIII century master Dimitriy painted the church of Our Lady of Assumption, and his son finished a large icon depicting the life of St. John the Baptist. The last layer of frescoes was completed by Kotor masters from Gylf school at the beginning of the XVIII century. In the XVIII century the monastery once again was attacked by the Turks and the monks were forced to fight with weapons in their hands. It is known that Archimandrite Mitrofan led the battle against the Turks and successfully repelled their attack, for which a gold medal for bravery was awarded. Later Mitrofan became a Metropolitan. From then onwards, the complex of Moraca continued to be restored, subjected to change, and its current copper roof, it got only in 1935. During its centuries-old existence Moraca monastery played a significant role in people's lives. It witnessed important historical events, like the recent, as well as the distant past. Here sentences were handed down, important decisions were made, books were copied and reading and writing were taught.The architecture of the monastery complex Moraca. The architectural complex of the Monastery Moraca includes: A large cathedral church of the Assumption of Our Lady (the Assembly); A Small church of St. Nicholas; Several buildings with monks' cells; Accommodations for travelers; Rich gardens and farms.  Here you will see an apiary, and sheep herds, turkeys and ducks - and all this against the background of beautiful nature and relaxing murmur of a mountain river, which rushes its emerald water somewhere below. The church is a typical example of religious architecture of the ancient Serbian state Rashka (the so-called "Raska style") with a noticeable influence of the Romanesque tradition. Both churches are made of stone and has a large hall, crowned by a single dome - nave. The external simplicity is offset by rich interior - frescoes and icons of the monastery is considered one of the finest examples of Serbian and Byzantine wall painting.1. The Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God - the Assembly.Church of the Assumption, which is one of the oldest buildings, built in the style of "Raska school" and modeled on the so-called "Zadužbina" - structures built on bequests for the salvation of souls bequeathed ("Zadužbina" - that is, "for the soul"). It is a large building with one room, a barrel vault, a semicircular gallery, choir and dome. Unlike churches of seaside style, the main temple of monastery Moraca is plastered. The main entrance is built of gray marble in the Romanesque style. The gray marble tiled the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God itself. The large ambo in front of the Holy Doors is made of multi-colored stone. In the dome over the ambo hangs a large Chandelier "Bogorodicino kolo", under which once people vowed during the trial, when it was impossible to gather evidence in another way. In the middle part of the church there is a stone sarcophagus - the tomb, where the churchwarden (headman) of the monastery - Prince Stefan is buried. The gem of the church is a double door at the entrance to the middle temple, decorated with ivory. A chair, a table and a cane, which, according to legend, belonged to the St. Sava were also decorated with it. These items are considered to be the most beautiful and the most complex and original samples of marquetry. In addition to architecture, paintings have particular importance – on one of the pictures you can see 11 scenes illustrating the life of the prophet Elijah, having preserved since the 13th century. It is interesting to note that these 11 murals are preserved only in fragments, and present the only known example of this cycle in a monumental medieval painting. The church is famous not only for its unique paintings, but the icons. The most important relics stored here, considered an icon of Saint Simeon and Saint Sava, works by the painter Cosmas, Cetinje Oktoikh (the first printed book of the South Slavs) and handwritten gospels of XV and XVI centuries. The church was partially destroyed in the XV century - fought with Orthodoxy Turks removed the roof and banned local residents to protect the icons and frescoes. For many years the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God stood without a roof, rain and snow got inside. This has caused catastrophic damage to many frescoes, paintings and icons, and now preserved, unfortunately, not as much as we would like. 2. The Church of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas Church was built in 1635 and also may boast a rich interior painting. It is much less than the Church of the Assumption of Mother of God and its architecture is not very similar to the actual church building: the length and width of it is 5 m and height about 8 m. It is said that during the Ottoman rule, it was very popular to build churches, which exterior were almost impossible to distinguish from ordinary houses. In such way Montenegrins tried to preserve their faith. Lifehack: There is another interesting story. During the Turkish yoke, the Lords of Montenegro, who were both rulers of the country, and its spiritual leaders personally went from one house to another, trying to persuade people not to renounce the faith. 3. Monastic buildings and cells. Monastic buildings and cells fit perfectly into the monastery and as if to form the outer wall. Unfortunately, tourists cannot get inside, but even outside they look very nice. On the territory of the monastery, you can also see: A small source of holy water. The water is very tasty and is considered curative. We recommend to take it on a bit for the future. the Monastery apiary, where the bees are working peacefully. The collected honey can be tasted and buught in a nearby shop on site. the Monastery belfry. It looks quite modest in reality, despite the fact that on the Internet you can find many beautiful pictures of the belfry, made from some particular perspective. The monastery complex also has a well-tended garden and a courtyard decorated with flowers and shrubs, where visitors can sit on a bench, enjoying the view of old buildings. Behind the walls of the monastery, a small café runs, where you can quench your thirst and take a breath in the shade of a canopy during hot summer days. Subsistence farming of the monastery is quite interesting - not in every zoo cite dweller can see rare species of feathered fowl, turkeys, ducks, geese, chickens, etc. Obviously, the monastery is self-contained and completely done without the benefits of modern civilization - the monks have a vegetable garden, pasture, apiary, breed chickens and sheep, growing grapes. The churchyard is surrounded by a high wall with two gates, which during the Balkan wars of the late XIX century was used as a fortification in the battles with the Turkish army. In honor of the defenders of the monastery, killed in its defense, there is a memorial plaque. Relics of the Moraca monastery. Moraca Monastery is one of the most famous medieval monuments of Montenegro, which has unique murals and icons, which are among the best examples of wall painting in the Balkans. As we have said, there are no special shrines in Moraca, but we will try to list some of them, that we know of: Hand of Holy Martyr Harlampy - the main shrine of the monastery. Consecrated by it olive oil take home the pilgrims from around the world. Oktoikh (vosmiglasnik) - the first printed book of the South Slavs. It was printed in Cyrillic in 1493. Apostle, printed by Ivan Fedorov (the first printed book in Russia), released only 70 years later. Manuscript Gospel and other unique documents are stored in the library of the monastery; Baptistery of marble; Nail, which according to legend, belonged to the St. Sava; Cross in altar made of walnut in the XVI century. In addition to the shrine in the monastery there are especially beautiful icons that are located next to the iconostasis. They are made by the greatest masters of the XVIII century, and an icon of St. Sava and the icon of St. Luke are considered the most valuable in the Balkans.Sightseeing near the Moraca monastery. Moraca Monastery is quite popular destination among tourists and pilgrims. The necessary minimal infrastructure is set up here for visitors: a small camping and a café. Near the monastery there are the objects that are worth a visit as you get to this region. On Mrtvitsa river near the area of Green vir (Green whirlpool) is preserved an old stone bridge built by Prince Danilo in memory of his mother. Near Kolasin the ruins of the Turkish powder depot have remained, protected by law. According to legend, on the orders of the Turkish, the architect, being an orthodox, built it... in the form of a cross. When the Turks found cheating, he was immediately killed. The building survived, but was never used for its intended purpose. Under the walls of the Moraca, the river of the same name rages fast, and on the east side of the monastery in its marvelous waters flows the Svetigora waterfall. In the immediate vicinity there is an attractive river canyon Mrtvitsa, the length of which is 9 km. Its depth sometimes reaches 1,100 meters, and the entire length of the canyon is carved with the wall path. Harsh, but at the same time wonderful nature - the perfect background for a significant cultural and historical monument. Moraca Church is one of the most important medieval Orthodox monuments in the Balkans.How to get to the Moraca monastery? In Montenegro, there are several options to get to the monastery: - To buy a tour in the city where you are resting. For example, at a travel agency or on the promenade of Budva, Petrovac, Kotor, Tivat, Herceg Novi, etc... You will be picked up early in the morning by a comfortable bus, and after the completion of the tour will be brought back. - To take a regular bus. During the season regular buses from different cities in Montenegro go to or by the Moraca monastery daily: from Podgorica (6 times a day), from Herceg Novi and Budva (3 times a day), from Bar, Virpazar and Sutomore (2 times a day) from Pljevlja (5 times a day). In addition, once a day to the Moraca monastery buses from Berane, Plav, Gusinje and Bijelo Polje go. You can also take any bus going along the route Podgorica - Kolasin, and ask the driver to stop at the Monastery ("Stanite kod Manastir Moraca, molim te").View the every-day schedule of buses in Montenegro here. - To drive your own or a renting car. The landmart of the monastery is a small town Kolasin (in winter a popular ski resort), from which the monastery is only 28 kilometers away on the E80 highway. If you are coming from the coast, your route will lie through the capital of Montenegro - Podgorica, and from it follow about 60 km by signs for Kolasin along the Moraca River. The road runs along the beautiful canyon Moraca, and along the way you will definitely make more than one stop to capture the breathtaking, panoramic views on camera or phone. On the way there are also brown signs "to Manastir Moraca". Soon, on the right you can easily see the black dome of the Church of the Assumption of Our Mother of God - the central structure within the monastery complex. Moraca Monastery is well visible from the road, and having come closer, you will see the mass of tourist buses, meaning that you have come to the right place. Mountain Monastery Moraca is one of the most beautiful churches in Montenegro. Yes, it is not stored such important Orthodox shrine as relics of St. Basil of Ostrog (Ostrog Monastery - Manastir Ostrog), or the Hand of St. John the Baptist (Cetinje monastery); the monastery is not visited by thousands of pilgrims of all faiths; Yes, it is not included in the list of the most important religious monuments in the world - but with all the above mentioned it is really worth coming, because it is here you can find spiritual peace, appeasement from pleasant silence and enjoy the genuine beauty of the surrounding nature.  

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Черногория не перестает привлекать и удивлять туристов со всего мира чудесами природы не только в летний период своим теплым Адриатическим морем и многообразными пляжами или зимой - горнолыжными курортами и развлечениями. Кроме этого, в Черногории есть еще много всего интересного, необычного и запоминающегося. В течении всего года любителей активного и экстремального отдыха, скалолазов и спелеологов буквально заманивают к себе величественные черногорские горы, сохранившие первозданную дикую красоту, и малоизученные пещеры, скрытые от глаз людей в недрах земли на протяжении многих тысячелетий. По данным спелеологов, в Черногории находится свыше 10 тысяч различных пещер, но, к сожалению, из-за сложности маршрута многие пещеры доступны только специалистам-спелеологам, а также хорошо подготовленным любителям экстрима. Справедливости ради стоит также отметить, что некоторые пещеры Черногории относятся к самым красивым спелеологическим объектам в европейских и мировых масштабах. Довольно сложно сказать, какая из многочисленных пещер в Черногории самая красивая - все они по-своему удивительны и прекрасны. В этой статье мы расскажем вам об одной из них... Ледниковый период оставил после себя неприступные скалы, глубокие каньоны и множество пещер, одна из которых наиболее известна, находится в центральной части Черногории и носит имя Ледяная. Ледная пещера в Национальном парке Дурмитор. Среди всех достопримечательностей Черногории большой популярностью у любителей активного отдыха и пеших походов пользуется Ледяная пещера, лежащая в недрах горы на высоте 2180 метров над уровнем моря в центральной части Черногории. Она расположена в 7 километрах от города Жабляк, на северо-восточном склоне горы, издали напоминающей человеческую голову из-за чего так и зовётся в народе - Обла Глава (Obla Glava с черног. "круглая голова"). Координаты пещеры: долгота 19.1064 широта 43.1549 Ледяная пещера является одним из чудес природы на территории Национального парка Дурмитор, который, в свою очередь, вот уже много лет является природной жемчужиной Черногории и в 1980 году был включен в Список всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО. Вход в пещеру на протяжении всего года покрыт снегом, так как в этом месте гора отличается крутым склоном и солнце здесь практически никогда не появляется. Спуск непосредственно в пещеру идет под очень крутым углом и покрытие из слежавшегося снега практически всегда обледеневшее. Даже опытному альпинисту не так-то просто туда спуститься, а дилетанту безопаснее будет полюбоваться замороженными красотами на расстоянии. Но если уж вы решились, то спускаясь будьте предельно осторожными и, главное, внимательно смотрите под ноги. Lifehack: Попасть внутрь пещеры иногда бывает довольно сложно без специальной экипировки и подготовки, поэтому для любителей самым удобным временем года для посещения пещеры являются жаркие летние месяцы. А еще лучше — идти на экскурсию с опытным инструктором. Внутри Ледяной пещеры, находится необычный природный музей ледяных фигур - многочисленных сталактитов и сталагмитов, различных форм и размеров, которые не тают даже в самую жаркую погоду. В основном они напоминают высокие колонны с отверстием посредине, поскольку образуются от капающей сверху и потом замерзающей в виде ледяного столба воды. Длина всей пещеры составляет порядка 100 метров, а один из её ледовых залов достигает 20 метров в ширину и 40 метров в длину. Интересные факты: Даже в середине самых жарких летних месяцев откуда-то с потолка пещеры постоянно капает настолько холодная вода, что, набрав её в ладонь, стынет кровь. Именно эти капли,  капающие и застывающие естественным образом, образуют многочисленные причудливые ледяные украшения, от самых маленьких до тех, которые достигают человеческого роста. Дно пещеры также покрыто льдом, а часть углублений образует своеобразные бассейны, заполненные водой. От главного входа вглубь Ледяной пещеры уходит несколько длинных коридоров, которые притягивают многих отважных туристов, желающих изведать все тропы Жабляка. Lifehack: Воды в пещере довольно много — она капает буквально отовсюду, к тому же она кристально чистая. Именно поэтому это место идеально подходит для того, чтобы пополнить емкости с питьевой водой для обратной дороги. Естественно, что всё это природное великолепие, завораживающая красота подземного царства, холодный горный воздух, чистейшая вода, абсолютно прозрачный лед и постоянная низкая температура, сохраняющая в первозданном виде все пещерные сокровища ежегодно привлекает сюда множество различных людей, посещающих Черногорию. Для того, чтобы покорить вершины гор в Дурмиторе и увидеть необычную пещеру многие туристы организовываются в состав пеших экскурсионных групп, а некоторые опытные альпинисты решаются сделать это парами или в одиночку. Поход в Ледяную пещеру. Ледяная пещера в Черногории доступна для посещения и осмотра в течение всего года. К ней ведут несколько разных по сложности пешеходных горных тропинок, многие из которых берут своё начало от знаменитого Черного озера, расположенного возле города Жабляк. Поход в одну сторону до Ледяной пещеры, с привалами и остановками для фотосессий, займет 2–3 часа, а общая продолжительность маршрута может составить от четырех до шести часов в зависимости от подготовки. Но, поверьте, поход по Национальному парку Дурмитор, его горным хребтам, а также сам спуск в царство природных ледяных скульптур действительно того стоит. Lifehack: Помимо всеми изветных троп, есть и еще один путь, покороче, который начинается с перевала Седло в Национальном парке Дурмитор. Какой бы из них вы ни выбрали, не следует забывать, что в горах снег может лежать до середины июня и соответственно для похода необходимо тщательно подбирать экипировку. На протяжении всего пути попадаются указатели и специальные метки - красные круги, помогающие туристам не сбиться с маршрута. Но, несмотря на это, найти Ледяную пещеру самостоятельно довольно сложно - поэтому многие туристы для похода нанимают гида. Когда же Вы достигнете своей цели, перед вами во всей своей красе откроются великолепные виды на горные хребты Дурмитора, лесные массивы и, спрятанные среди вековых деревьев, Черное озеро и город Жабляк. Если вы действительно любите настоящие приключения, готовы испытать взрыв положительных эмоций и не боитесь трудностей, то не раздумывая отправляйтесь к Ледяной пещере и ваше путешествие будет оправдано на все 100%!

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Bukumirsko Lake is one of the legendary lakes in Montenegro. It is surrounded by the mountains and located 1443m above sea level. There are some legends about this lake. One of the legends goes about fabulous dragons living there and protecting the lake from ancient people. One says in Montenegro "Water brings happiness". This legend is closely connected with the lake. Long ago, a traveler passing by, stopped to look for a spring to quench his thirst. But he had never found water. And then, he exclaimed: "If the God could provide me possibility to drink some water, I would gain strength and make my way". At that moment water started flowing out of rocks and filled the whole valley. It is not very big, but quite deep 17m, the depth is 210m and the width is 130m. The water is transparent and you may see water-lily on the surface. Here you can swim, fix a camp on the shore next to reed thicket and enjoy the mountains, bright starts above and listen to the stories about the lake all night. Tritorus montenegrinus is a unique endemic lizard triton living near the lake. It is believed that it is a descendant of the fabulous dragons lived in this lake. Formerly the lake was inhabited by Bukumirsko tribes, non Slavic nation arrived from Romania. They had on their mind to eliminate the dragons. So the fire was set up near the rocks. They threw huge fire stones into the lake. In return, dragons cursed the tribe as a punishment for their unwillingness to live in harmony with the nature. The legend says, that the curse came true and the tribe disappeared by mixing with other nations, just the name of the lake was left. Today Bukumirsko Lake becomes a popular place for visiting. There are electricity, guest houses and motel. Probably, numerous tourists will destroy the charm of the lake, but more people can enjoy this beautiful place. You can get here by an asphalted road from Podgorica.

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TOP 10 places to practice extreme  Drive, move, emotions... As a rule, admirers of extreme holidays get the brightest and unforgettable emotions. It is you who chooses to fall into an abyss from 100m height or go through the obstacles on high speed, and we just propose you what to do in Montenegro. Believe us, we have something to propose.1. Nevidio CanyonThe Canyon is located between the two confronted mountains Durmitor and Vojnik separated by the Komarnica river. Nevidio has become the last conquered canyon in Europe, which was opened just in 1965 by the group of professional mountaineers from Niksic. This natural magic place is hidden under 400m mountains. Narrow channels less than 0,5 meter width, the most dangerous one is "Gates of kamikaze" 25cm width, jumping into deep canyons and knickpoints will take your breath away! All true nature lovers and extreme fans should definitely visit Nevidio Canyon.2. Parachuting  Probably parachuting is the most adrenalin activity. Some seconds of free fall lasting as an eternity... Get a bird's-eye view of huge mountains, amazing landscapes and feel free. You can just soar in the sky and enjoy it. Felling good and fear at the same time. Enjoy adrenalin, speed and life. Not everybody has guts to try it, but if you do, then visit Podgorica. There are two places, where you can experience full helplessness and freedom at the same time, club "Wings of Podgorica" or club "Titograd". Cost of training and flight is 150-200 Euros. The duration is 3 days. Go ahead!3. ​ParaglidingParagliding is less extreme, dangerous and cheaper. It is simple, you can practice it everywhere. There are many proposals of flight with an instructor along the seaside. Paragliding is a flight with special parachute similar to a wing. It is light and responsive, without motor and unlike parachute you can land anywhere. Even beginners can learn how to manage with it in a half an hour. Anyway, the most important thing for your safety is to fly together with an instructor. An average price is 60 Euro, but emotions you will get far more, especially in such a beautiful country.  4. ​Sea diving   To dive into the sea means to get to another world, which is unfamiliar, unreal and still attractive. To dive into the sea world, first you need is to get certificate. Local and European organizations provide this service: PADI, NAUI, PSS, CMAS. Then feel free to explore sea life and shipwreck.  5. Diving in the caves    Cave diving is rather dangerous kind of sport with high requirements and price as well. First, you should have diver's certificate and experience. Depending the diving level, you may require cave-diver's certificate. Second, your equipment should be of the highest quality. Third, you should be well trained, the visibility under the water changes quickly, from transparent to complete dark. There is no chance to come to the surface fast. What is more, there are many "surprises" in the cave, like narrow paths and gaps. But you have a chance to find many interesting things and see fish.6. Rafting on Tara River   The Tara River canyon is the second longest in the world and the biggest in Europe, after Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in USA. There are more than 50 rifts you can overcome by boat or wooden rafts. Wonderful views and pure water with a portion of extreme during swimming along canyon will produce unforgettable impressions on you! You can book this kind of excursion in any tourist agency. An average cost is just 60 Euro.7. Alpinism and rock-climbingMountains in Montenegro are quite favorable place for alpinism. The bravest tourists try to conquer Prokletje Mountains. It is almost vertical, therefore if you are not experienced climber, you should start with less dangerous spots. For example Perlitor (Durmitor Mountains) is nice for the start. Do not forget the main rules: feel sure of yourself, prepare professional, tried and true equipment (including shoes) and conquer the peaks with professional instructor.8. Bungee jumpingThere is one more way to experience free fall and see all beauty of Montenegrin Mountains and landscapes, of cause if you dare to open your eyes. Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord to your legs. You can try "Bungee" in Budva, on Slovenska beach. This jump is less impressive, the platform is just 40 m. high. But still it is good. On top, you will get T-shirt, cap and video with your jump.  9. Zipline   You can enjoy Zipline on the same Durdevica bridge. We have already described the beauty of the lake and the scenery, so we just propose you to try. The cost of the short ride-fly is 10 Euro, and 20 Euro for a long one. If you are afraid, you can practice double ride, but your partner will be on the second line, close to you. There is one more Zipline close to Budva, near Rybnyak. It is smaller, but the landscape is also nice.  10. ​Adventure park in Lovchen   Adventure park in Lovchen provides numerous air trails and land amusements with obstacles to overcome. Every level has own program. Even children can practice activity, which is an additional advantage. There are attractions and trails designed for kids. "Tarzan's trail" will let you experience whole range of emotions and you will see if you are ready for sharp turnings...  

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All governors - rulers of the town, appointed by the Venetian Republic, have been living in the Palace for some centuries. Today Palata Venezia и Dvori Balsica hotels are situated there, so any tourist can easily live in the former viceroy residence. The Palace is located in Ulcinj, in the territory of Old Town, its lower part.

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Grahovsko lake is located in the south-western part of Niksic town-council near Grahovo town. An artificial lake created for agricultural needs, as well as for sports, leisure and fishing. This small lake is practically unknown to the tourists. It can boast with almost ideal natural conditions, such as water, sun and lush vegetation

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Island Old Ulcinj is located in the northwest part of Ulcinj Riviera near small town Vidikovac. The area of this small island is only 1.7 hectares. Being sited 150 meters from the shore, it is not habitable, has a rocky origin. However, it is fairly well known among tourists, because for a long time it was thought that island was nothing more than remnants of ancient Ulcinj - Venice town Dulсigno sunk after an earthquake. Modern archaeological studies allow us to say that it was a Venetian tower-guard outpost. Specially built on the outskirts of Ulcinj to warn people of impending danger in advance. This explains the similarity of architectural techniques with Venetian buildings of Dulcigno era. To get to the island one can only by boat.

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The city is located in the north-eastern part of Montenegro on the bank of the Tara River between the mountain ranges Bielasica and Signaevina at an altitude of 820 m above sea level, not far from the ancient settlement of Brskovo. The municipality borders on Kolasin, so the natural conditions in them are similar: the same beautiful mountains, forests, lakes and rivers. Mojkovac is called "Montenegrin Switzerland", it is also quiet, cozy and beautiful - the slopes of the mountains are strewn with "toy" houses and covered with soft cotton wool of clouds. Nearby is the national park Biogradska Gora and the famous canyon of the Tara River begins. City `s history  For the first time the city is mentioned in 1254, when during the reign of the Serbian King Urosha, the head of state of Rashka, a mint yard was opened here. Serbian silver money was minted in the mint in the village of Brskovo, near the city. Thanks to this, the city grew rapidly, becoming a major shopping center. The name of the city - Mojkovac - is translated as "chasing". In addition to the mining and coinage business in Mojkovac, woodworking from the local forest also developed.  In the First World War, the city became famous for the Battle of Mojkovac, in which the Montenegrin and Austro-Hungarian armies converged. In 1916 the Montenegrins managed to defend their city and break the superior forces of Austria-Hungary. In memory of the battle of Moykovac, an obelisk is installed in the city.  Modern life of the city is connected with the development of the tourism sector, the production of environmentally friendly products and woodworking. Sights of the city and municipality  The historical sights of the municipality include, first and foremost, an ancient 12th century mint in the village of Brskovo, which is located on a hill 6 km east of Mojkovac, where archeological excavations are currently under way.  At the entrance to the city is the Church of the Nativity of Christ, built in memory of those who died in the Battle of Montenegrins. The idea of ​​its construction belonged to King Alexander Karadjordjevitch, but was implemented only in 2008. Church of the Nativity of Christ  In addition, the monastery of St. George, founded in the 16th century, is located here, and nearby is the famous monastery of Moraca. Monastery of Moraca  The monastery is not without reason called Moraca - the so-called mountain river, in the canyon of which it stands. This place among the high peaks, on a natural level plateau, is recognized as one of the most picturesque in the country. Landscapes inspire an appeal to the soul, introspection, peace and tranquility. You can reach the monastery by the road that connects Podgorica with the north of Montenegro.  It is here that the world-famous Tara Canyon begins, an amazing creation of nature, popular not only among fans of extreme sports, but also in connoisseurs of primeval mountain landscapes. And the Biogradska Gora Reserve, which is located slightly to the south, is known all over the world for its unique plants and animals, magnificent lakes and beautiful snow-capped peaks. Tara  The depth of the canyon is 1.3 km, the length is 82 km, it stretches between the mountains of Durmitor and Signaevina on the one side, and Zlatni Bor and Lyubishnia on the other. Since 1980, the canyon was included in the Durmitor Nature Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  In the north-eastern part of the Synyaevin Mountains, in the territory of the Durmitor National Park on the border of the municipalities of Zabljak and Mojkovac there is one of the deepest lakes in Zambojskoe in Montenegro. The area of ​​the lake is 27,600 m², but because of the large 19-meter depth the water reserve in it is almost 170,000 m³. This depth of the Zaboisky Lake places it in the third place in the country, after the Black Lake and the Captain's Lake. The lake is excellent for fishing, rainbow trout inhabits here, which locals prefer to call the word "brkach".  Once on the shore of the lake, you can enjoy its clean and cool water, silence and tranquility, which is broken only by the barely audible murmur of a mountain spring. You can get here by a special route, which is organized along the territory of Durmitor by hikers - hikers. Due to its exceptional natural value, Zabojskoe Lake is protected by a national reserve.  In the suburb of Mojkovac there are 2 more temples: the monastery Dobrilovina, founded in 1592 (the monastery is located in the municipality of Mojkovac near the village of Nizhnaya Dobrilovina in the valley of the river Tara, on the border with the municipality of Zabljak) and the Church of the Archangel Michael (located in the cemetery of the village of Štitaričy in the municipality of Mojkovac) . To the south-east of Mojkovac there is the world-famous reserve Biogradska Gora, in addition, not far from this village there are the tops of Siniaevin and Belasitsa, popular among skiers. The main wealth of the National Park Biogradska Mountain is untouched by modern civilization, many of whose trees have been preserved in their original form, having an age of more than 400 years. In these pristine forests, a large number of representatives of the animal world live and many unique plants grow. In addition to the oldest forest, six glacial lakes of the national park are of interest to tourists, including the largest - Biogradskoe Lake. How to get to the city  You can get to Mojkovac by road or by rail. The distance to the international airport of Podgorica is just over a hundred kilometers. The city has a well-developed railway connection, it is one of the key stations on the Belgrade-Bar route. Modern highways connect the Mojkovac with the capital - Podgorica, coastal towns - Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Petrovac, with other northern regions of the country and with some regions of Serbia. The most convenient way to travel is of course the car, the list of car rental services is available on the link. To get acquainted with the bus routes and the traffic schedule, follow the link.  In the north of Montenegro, there are many beautiful cities with an interesting history and culture, with numerous sights. Both in winter and in summer tourists come to Mojkovac. Attract them here and haughty monumental mountains, and Tara, offering dizzying white water rafting, and thick virgin forests.

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