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Montenegro – A Photo Tour of Budva

The second part of our ‘Grand Montenegro Tour‘ excursion took us to Budva. With a backdrop of dramatic mountains, colourful harbour and a fortified Stari Grad (old town) it’s the prettiest of tiny towns and one of the most popular on Montenegro’s coast.

Budva was one of the last Venetian outposts. Look closely and you’ll discover many clues to the 400 years of Venetian rule within the walls of the Medieval fortress encircling the town. In contrast, the narrow alleyways and squares are filled with modern boutiques, bars and restaurants.  So, what’s to see?  Let me show you Budva in photos…

Dancing Girl Statue, Budva

Dancing Girl Statue, Budva

The old town of Budva lies on a little island that was once linked to the mainland by a sandbar which over time turned into a peninsula.  Head out towards Mogren Beach for panoramic views of the town.

There are three churches in Budva and each one is very different. (clockwise)  A tiny single nave church, the Church of Saint Sava, is said to have been built during the 14th century. Saint John the Baptist Church was Seat of the Budva bishopric until 1828. In 1867 the belfry was added to the north side. Church of Holy Trinity is a single nave construction with a dome built in 1804 and modelled on one of two churches of the Podostrog monastery 2k from Budva.

The Stari Grad or Old Town is made up of narrow streets, alleys and small squares.

The old town was heavily fortified and today is still entered from one of five gates in the towering walls. Evidence of different Mediterranean cultures that have influenced the town can be spied in the walls.

 

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Dancing Girl Statue Budva

Dancing Girl Statue Budva

Budva, Montenegro

Budva Walled Town

A photo tour of the pretty walled town of Budva, Montenegro

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Many thanks to Celebrity Cruises UK for hosting our cruise. As always views and opinions; good, bad or otherwise are entirely my own.

Agness of Fit Travelling

Thursday 8th of June 2017

Budva seems like a spectacular and a city rich in history! Awesome post, Suzanne!

Suzanne Jones

Saturday 10th of June 2017

It's a lovely little town - I've been twice now!

Tara

Sunday 5th of March 2017

WOW! Beautiful images.

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