Things to see and do Nikšić (Никшић)

It is rare to have a large lake in Montenegro that does not share a border. This one is an artificial salt lake of a large size. Before it was a stopover for nature lovers, it was a reservoir for the hydroelectric power plant. It is the sodium that makes the water salty. You can notice some houses on the lake. So it is like a mini-Venice in Montenegro, one more, to visit on a small fisherman's boat by asking the resident lovers of the lake.

Former castle of King Nikola, today transformed into a library with a cultural center, an art gallery and a museum of archaeological wealth. It is made up of local history broken down into four collections: archaeological, artistic, ethnographic and historical heritage. Discover the "Red Rocks": highest point 15 km from the center of Petrović. There are 31 layers representing the stages of human life from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age.

Near the Bosnian border, 40 km west of the city, this cave is home to the oldest evidence of human presence discovered to date in Montenegro. Inhabited for nearly 150,000 years, from the Middle Paleolithic to the early Bronze Age, it has not yet revealed all its secrets and archaeologists are still working there. In 2004, they found a human tooth dating back to the Neanderthal period (between 120,000 and 35,000 years BC).

The Emperor's Bridge is a beautiful monument. Built in 1894, the Emperor's Bridge is the largest construction project of that time. It was built with the help of the Russian Tsar Alexander III, who gave his name to the bridge. The plan for the construction of the bridge in Slivlje, on the order of Prince Nikola, was drawn up by doctor Josip Slade. According to this plan, the bridge was built of ashlar over a length of 269 m, while in the middle it is over 13 m high and has eighteen arches. Beautiful view not to be missed from the bridge.

Overlooking the city, the Orthodox Church of Sveti Vassilije is quite classical in style but beautifully encased in white marble. Inside are the names of the 3,098 Montenegrin and Serbian fighters from Herzegovina. These Montenegrin and Serbian fighters died during the great war of liberation, which took place between 1876 and 1878 under the command of Prince Danilo. At the bottom of the steps on the right side of the monumental staircase, you can see a war memorial from the 1990s.

Offering a beautiful view over the whole city, the Bedem fortress, embedded in the old town, is a still living testimony of the medieval period. Built on this rocky promontory in the ^4th century by the Romans, the fortress was conquered by various invaders, before being destroyed by the Turks in 1705. Its walk along the battlements and its keep are well preserved. Ideal place for medieval art lovers! In summer, various cultural events take place here, including Bedem Fest, a rock and electro music festival.