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Things to see in Cetinje (Montenegro): 61 places and when to go
Cetinje is a town in Montenegro, and this site lists 61 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), Temples (12), History (12). The best known are National Museum of Montenegro, Kotor Cathedral and Cetinje Monastery. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Montenegro · 42.3881, 18.9237
- Places
- 61 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · Temples (12) · History (12) · Mountains (11) · Museums and art (8) · Beaches (4)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- TIV Tivat, 17 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Štirovnik, at 1,748 m.
What to see in Cetinje
The places in and around Cetinje, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- National Museum of MontenegroMuseum in Cetinje, Montenegro146 m
- Kotor CathedralSeat of the Catholic Bishopric of Kotor13 km
- Cetinje MonasteryMonastery157 m
- Cetinje Royal PalaceBuilding in Cetinje, Montenegro92 m
- BiljardaBuilding in Cetinje, Montenegro64 m
- Lipa CaveKarst cave in Montenegro2.9 km
- Mausoleum of NjegošMausoleum of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš7.2 km
- Court ChurchChurch in Cetinje, Montenegro134 m
- Church of St. Nicholas, KotorSerbian Orthodox church in Montenegro13 km
- Fort VrmacFortress in Montenegro15 km
- Church of St. LukeChurch in Montenegro13 km
- Fort KosmačHistory9.9 km
- Podlastva MonasteryChurch in Lastva Grbaljska, Montenegro13 km
- ŠtirovnikMountain in Montenegro8.7 km
- Church of St. TrinityOrthodox Church in Budva14 km
- Maritime Museum of Montenegro in KotorMuseum13 km
- Aquarium BokaFirst public aquarium in Montenegro14 km
- Ethnographic Museum of MontenegroMuseum in Montenegro78 m
- Fort GorazdaWorld War I fortification in Montenegro13 km
- Bogojeva GlavaMountain in Montenegro9.7 km
- Budvanski ZalivBay14 km
- BukovicaMountain in Montenegro8.3 km
- Ðerinski VrhMountain in Montenegro12 km
- GojanSpur in Montenegro14 km
And the other 37, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Golo Brdo, Golubinja Pećina, Jančine, Kapa, Miloševa pećina, Mrajanik, Seoštik, Tatarija, Uvala Guvance, Viluštica
- Beaches: Mogren, Malaya Beach Club, Slovenska Beach, Torch Beach Club
- Temples: Church of St. Ivan, Saint Clare (Kotor), Saint Paul (Kotor), St. Mary Church, Saint Anne (Kotor)
- Hiking: 759, Coastal hiking transversal
- With kids: Aqua Park Mediteran
- Museums and art: Arheološki muzej, Montenegrin Art Gallery “Miograd Dado Durić”, Museo de los Gatos
- Stargazing: Automatska Meteorološka Stanica Njeguši
- Diving: Budva Diving
- History: Citadela, South Gate in Kotor, River Gate in Kotor, Sea Gate in Kotor, Drago Palace, Pima Palace
- Food and drink: Markovic Winery & Estate, Storia di Pietra, Vinarija Markovic
- Architecture: Clock Tower in Kotor
When to go to Cetinje
The best time to visit Cetinje is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:14
- FebBetter not10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:05
- JulPossible14:49
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecBetter not8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. In June, 60 of the 61 places are at their best.
When to go to Montenegro in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cetinje
The nearest main airport is Tivat Airport (TIV, Tivat), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Montenegro (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Montenegro, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cetinje?
The best known: National Museum of Montenegro, Kotor Cathedral, Cetinje Monastery, Cetinje Royal Palace, Biljarda. In all, 61 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cetinje?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Cetinje?
The nearest main airport is Tivat Airport (TIV), 17 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cetinje as the destination and these 61 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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