Old town on sea foam Budva has been the scene of turbulent and glo - rious events, with a history that’s been recount - ed for more than 2,500 years, and is among the oldest urban centres on the Adriatic coast. It was even mentioned by Sophocles in the 5 th century BC, who dubbed it the "city of Illyria". Later, when it fell under Roman rule, Pliny the Elder described it as a "fortified city of Roman citizens". Budva had all the characteristics of a real Roman city during that period, with monumental buildings, paved streets and massive ramparts. It would re - main within the Roman Empire until its ultimate demise. It was then taken over by Byzantine em - perors, only for Slavs to begin permanently set - tling in Budva after the year 841. The city fell under the rule of the Nemanjić dynasty in the 12 th centu- ry, then later fell to the Venetians. It succeeded in defending itself against the Ottoman Turks, but the Austrians and French came, then wars followed until the city was permanently liberated in 1944. All of this history can be seen in the Old Town, through ancient traces and the spirit of Christian - ity, and ruins dating back to the time of Venetian rule. Intertwined streets and squares from the late medieval period, solid ramparts adorned with tow - ers and city gates... There are many galleries and souvenir shops, but also boutiques offering exclu - sive brands, bars and restaurants, and it is there
that the aromas of the sea and fish mix with music. During the summer months, thanks to performanc - es, concerts and exhi - bitions, the Old Town becomes the City The - atre, which is also the name of the festi- val that has enriched the city of Budva with a special colour and charm since 1987. If you are a theatre lov- er, the unforgettable
sights and scenes from plays that are performed under an open sky will surely be among your most beautiful memories. The town citadel was originally built as a castle on an island just off the coast, then later connected to the mainland with a causeway so that it today forms a peninsula. You can enter the city through one of its five gates. You will find three churches within the Old Town. The citadel contains the ru - ined foundations of the Santa Maria de Castel - lo church, after which the castle was named. So, Budva isn’t only the best place for a good time in Montenegro. It is much more than that, and it’s waiting for you to discover it…
Peščani Mogren jedna je od najlepših plaža u Crnoj Gori, a ima i plavu zastavicu The sandy Mogren Beach is one of the most beautiful in Montenegro, while it also boasts a Blue Flag
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