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City/town information
Podgorica is situated in the northern part of the Zeta Valley, in the centre of Montenegro.
The climate of Podgorica is affected by the Adriatic Sea, via the valley of the River Bojana and across Lake Skadar. Under the impact of the surrounding mountains, Mediterranean climate is changing in such way that Podgorica has a modified Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm and hot summers, and mild and rainy winters.
- The average annual air temperature in Podgorica is 16.4° C, with a maximum of 40.7° C, and a minimum of −4.6° C.
- Podgorica sits on the wet throne of Europe with 1661mm of rain per year. That’s three times the rain they have in London.
- The average number of rainy days is 118, there are three snowy days, and 58 days with strong winds.
- But don't worry because summers in Podgorica are extremely hot and long. There are around 135 summer days, in which the air temperature reaches or exceeds 25° C.
Estimates of number of inhabitants of the Statistical Office indicate that in the middle of 2019 189,260 inhabitants lived in Podgorica, which represents 30.43% of the total population of Montenegro.
According to the 2011 Census Podgorica has the following population:
57.35% – Montenegrins,
23.26% – Serbs,
5.13% – Albanians,
2.22% – Muslims,
2.14% – Roma,
1.98% – Bosniaks.
<1% - Other nationalities.
48.7% are men and are 51.3% women.
21 locals recommend
Podgorica
Podgorica is situated in the northern part of the Zeta Valley, in the centre of Montenegro.
The climate of Podgorica is affected by the Adriatic Sea, via the valley of the River Bojana and across Lake Skadar. Under the impact of the surrounding mountains, Mediterranean climate is changing in such way that Podgorica has a modified Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm and hot summers, and mild and rainy winters.
- The average annual air temperature in Podgorica is 16.4° C, with a maximum of 40.7° C, and a minimum of −4.6° C.
- Podgorica sits on the wet throne of Europe with 1661mm of rain per year. That’s three times the rain they have in London.
- The average number of rainy days is 118, there are three snowy days, and 58 days with strong winds.
- But don't worry because summers in Podgorica are extremely hot and long. There are around 135 summer days, in which the air temperature reaches or exceeds 25° C.
Estimates of number of inhabitants of the Statistical Office indicate that in the middle of 2019 189,260 inhabitants lived in Podgorica, which represents 30.43% of the total population of Montenegro.
According to the 2011 Census Podgorica has the following population:
57.35% – Montenegrins,
23.26% – Serbs,
5.13% – Albanians,
2.22% – Muslims,
2.14% – Roma,
1.98% – Bosniaks.
<1% - Other nationalities.
48.7% are men and are 51.3% women.
Coffehouse
Sachi Coffeehouse is the ultimate destination for coffee enthusiasts. With its unique coffee recipes, creative cocktails, and cozy industrial interior, this trendy cafe offers the perfect spot to catch up with friends or relax with a good book. So come on in and indulge in the irresistible offerings of Sachi Coffeehouse!
Sachi Coffeehouse
Sachi Coffeehouse is the ultimate destination for coffee enthusiasts. With its unique coffee recipes, creative cocktails, and cozy industrial interior, this trendy cafe offers the perfect spot to catch up with friends or relax with a good book. So come on in and indulge in the irresistible offerings of Sachi Coffeehouse!
Sightseeing
Roman town Doclea is the most significant ancient locality in Montenegro. It is 4 km far away from Podgorica, up the river Moraca. Urban Doclea was adjusted to the configuration of the terrain. For that time, it was a big city with a population of 8–10,000, with all their basic communal issues resolved.
You should visit it during the daytime, I would not recommend to visit it during the nighttime.
More info on the official site: http://www.antickadukljacg.com/en
7 locals recommend
Duklja Ruins
Roman town Doclea is the most significant ancient locality in Montenegro. It is 4 km far away from Podgorica, up the river Moraca. Urban Doclea was adjusted to the configuration of the terrain. For that time, it was a big city with a population of 8–10,000, with all their basic communal issues resolved.
You should visit it during the daytime, I would not recommend to visit it during the nighttime.
More info on the official site: http://www.antickadukljacg.com/en
Nice waterfalls named after famous Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls is a human hand work. It was built about 150 years ago on the River Cijevna so that water can move the grain mill. Today, it is one of the most famous tourist spots around Podgorica.
During the summer months due to low water levels, the waterfall dries up, but even then it is a tourist attraction, because tourists then have the opportunity to explore the canyon.
Vodopad Nijagara
Nice waterfalls named after famous Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls is a human hand work. It was built about 150 years ago on the River Cijevna so that water can move the grain mill. Today, it is one of the most famous tourist spots around Podgorica.
During the summer months due to low water levels, the waterfall dries up, but even then it is a tourist attraction, because tourists then have the opportunity to explore the canyon.
The old bridge over the Ribnica (Montenegrin: Stari most na Ribnici) is the oldest bridge in Podgorica. It spans the Ribnica river, near its confluence with the Morača. The bridge was built during the period of Roman reign and underwent a major reconstruction in the 18th century AD.
Old Ribnica River Bridge
The old bridge over the Ribnica (Montenegrin: Stari most na Ribnici) is the oldest bridge in Podgorica. It spans the Ribnica river, near its confluence with the Morača. The bridge was built during the period of Roman reign and underwent a major reconstruction in the 18th century AD.
Sahat Kula
Trg Vojvode Bećira OsmanagićaNice old building.
Dvorac Petrovića
Nice to visit and relax in nature.
Parks
Nice little park to spend free time. Down to the river there are footpaths and benches. Good spot for selfies.
15 locals recommend
Njegošev Park
Nice little park to spend free time. Down to the river there are footpaths and benches. Good spot for selfies.
Gorica Park
Nice park for walking.
Podgorički park
33 Bulevar Jovana TomaševićaNice place for photo shooting.
Beach and swimming
Nice little place to swim in very cold Cijevna River during very hot days in Podgorica.
It is located a 30 minutes ride from Podgorica.
Cemi holiday resort
Nice little place to swim in very cold Cijevna River during very hot days in Podgorica.
It is located a 30 minutes ride from Podgorica.
Vranjske Njive
A place to swim or to cool down during the hot nights.
Bars and restaurants
Hotel Podgorica
br.1 Ulica Svetlane Kane RadevićNice hotel next to the river.
Good for business travelers.
There is a sky bar at the top of the hotel which you can visit even if you are not a guest.
Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora
2 Bulevar Svetog Petra CetinjskogThere is a sky bar at the top of the hotel which you can visit even if you are not a guest.
Porto
40 Bulevar Stanka DragojevićaGood food and a very nice interior.
A bit formal.
Restoran Per Sempre
2/10 Vojvode Maša ĐurovićaGood to eat or just to have a coffee.
Imanje Knjaz
Nice place and restaurant, near a water spring called Mareza.
Food scene
Gurman
2 Maršala TitaClose to the apartment with a local, traditional food.
Super affordable.
MEAT
Vojvode Maša ĐurovićaClose to the apartment.
Nice food.
This is outside of Podgorica, but if you want to try traditional Montenegrin dish called kacamak you should go there.
Kacamak is made of potatoes, cheese and flour.
Troja
E762This is outside of Podgorica, but if you want to try traditional Montenegrin dish called kacamak you should go there.
Kacamak is made of potatoes, cheese and flour.
A restaurant where you can eat Montenegrin traditional dishes like cicvara and popara.
Restoran VAGAN
Most Mijajla Nišinog VučinićaA restaurant where you can eat Montenegrin traditional dishes like cicvara and popara.
A place where you can eat traditional Montenegrin dish called priganice (with cheese, honey and/or choco cream).
Picerija Ćošak
51 BalšićaA place where you can eat traditional Montenegrin dish called priganice (with cheese, honey and/or choco cream).
CUE Podgorica
Nice place to eat.
A bit formal, good for business travelers.
Zheng He
31 Vojvode Maša ĐurovićaChinese restaurant with good food.
Pod Volat
1 Trg Vojvode Bećira OsmanagićaTraditional food in large portions.
SUPER VOLI
You can buy freshly prepared meals "to go".
The Best chicken gyros ever. It's street food kind of kiosk, so if it is winter it may be cold outside. There is a small seating area behind the kiosk itself. They own the chicken they made theirs gyros of.
Radinovic fast food &gyros
Meše SelimovićaThe Best chicken gyros ever. It's street food kind of kiosk, so if it is winter it may be cold outside. There is a small seating area behind the kiosk itself. They own the chicken they made theirs gyros of.
At this Jysk store (to the left side) there is K3 pizzeria and they made oven baked pizza. The interior is made from jysk furniture. Interesting concept. Tasty pizza.
JYSK salon
At this Jysk store (to the left side) there is K3 pizzeria and they made oven baked pizza. The interior is made from jysk furniture. Interesting concept. Tasty pizza.
Čarolija Podgorica
118 Bulevar Svetog Petra CetinjskogOpt for Moscow cake or Moscow pancake (crepes) and you will be happy.
Delizia
Ivana VujoševićaIf you like chocolate make sure to order Jelačić cake.