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Things to see in Podgorica (Montenegro): 49 places and when to go

Podgorica is a city in Montenegro with around 146,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Nature (30), Mountains (20), Temples (5). The best known are Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, Podgorica, Millennium Bridge and Doclea. 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 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Montenegro · 42.466, 19.2663
Population
About 146,000
Places
49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (30) · Mountains (20) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (5) · History (4) · Architecture (3)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
March, July to August and November.
Nearest airport
TGD Podgorica, 12 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Šila, at 2,129 m.

What to see in Podgorica

The places in and around Podgorica, 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.

And the other 25, by what you come to do:

When to go to Podgorica

The best time to visit Podgorica 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.

  1. JanBetter not9:13
  2. FebBetter not10:20
  3. MarPossible11:39
  4. AprBest time13:10
  5. MayBest time14:25
  6. JunBest time15:06
  7. JulPossible14:49
  8. AugPossible13:44
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:49
  11. NovPossible9:32
  12. DecBetter not8:54

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. In September, 49 of the 49 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 Podgorica

The nearest main airport is Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD, Podgorica), 12 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.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Montenegro, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Podgorica?

The best known: Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, Podgorica, Millennium Bridge, Doclea, Church of the Holy Heart of Jesus, Podgorica, Žabljak Crnojevića. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Podgorica?

April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.

How do you get to Podgorica?

The nearest main airport is Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD), 12 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Podgorica as the destination and these 49 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.