Place to visit
Citadela, Montenegro: what it is and when to go
Citadela is a fortress in the old town of Budva in Montenegro (Cetinje). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fortress in the old town of Budva · History
- Where
- Montenegro
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- TIV Tivat, 17 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.27705, 18.83826
What it is and where
Citadela is a fortress in the old town of Budva in Montenegro (Cetinje).
It is in Cetinje, where this site lists 61 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.27705, 18.83826; the nearest main airport is Tivat Airport (TIV, Tivat), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Montenegro (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Montenegro. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Citadela is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:14
- FebBetter not10:21
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:04
- JulPossible14:48
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecBetter not8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Montenegro in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Montenegro
To enter Montenegro there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The coast in July and August is packed: book ahead and get up early”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Montenegro checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR), although it isn't in the EU; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Church of St. IvanChurch building in Budva, Montenegro44 m
- Church of St. TrinityOrthodox Church in Budva49 m
- Arheološki muzejMuseum125 m
- Budva DivingDive site253 m
- MogrenBeach484 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Montenegro guide.
More in Montenegro: History
- Durmitor National Park: national park in Montenegro
- Cetinje Monastery: Monastery
- Doclea: archaeological site in Montenegro
- Piva Monastery: Monastery
- Đurđevi Stupovi, Montenegro: orthodox monastery
- Savina Monastery: Monastery
Every Montenegro place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Citadela?
It is a fortress in the old town of Budva in Montenegro.
When is the best time to visit Citadela?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Citadela?
The nearest main airport is Tivat Airport (TIV), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Montenegro is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Montenegro map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Church of St. Ivan, Church of St. Trinity, Arheološki muzej. The rest is in the Montenegro guide.
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