With less than 15,000 inhabitants, only being mentioned in a few sentences in most travel guidebooks, and an unassuming blip on the map, Cetinje seems like any other typical Montenegrin city.
However, Cetinje actually had a huge influence in shaping Montenegro into what it is today — in more ways than one!
Cetinje was the first capital of Montenegro (until Podgorica took that title after World War II) and is still fondly called ‘The Old Royal Capital’ by locals to this day.
A trip to Cetinje means you’ll experience authentic Montenegrin culture away from mass-marketed cities like Kotor or Budva, have a chance to delve into the country’s interesting history, and relax as the locals do.
Cetinje, as I like to say, is a small town with big history. Are you ready to travel to Cetinje?
Let’s check it out!
