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The Crnojevića River
THE CRNOJEVIĆA RIVER
- Distance – 37 kilometers
- Driving time – 55 minutes
A place that exudes the history of Montenegro. The beginning is linked to Ivan Crnojević, the ruler of Zeta, who built a fortress and a monastery, and transferred the seat of the state and the church to this area in the middle of the 15th century.
Thus, the river and the place were named after his lineage. Rijeka Crnojevića is located on the road between Podgorica and Cetinje. On the way to the entrance to Rijeka Crnojevića, there is a fantastic view of the river of the same name, and a little further on Lake Skadar.
In the town itself, the remains of historical buildings from the time of Ivan Crnojević have been preserved – such as the basement room of a long-destroyed building, which is connected to the work of the Obod printing house, where the first Cyrillic book “Oktoih prvoglasnik” was printed in 1494.
.The first pharmacy in Montenegro was opened in this area, as well as the first weapons workshop. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Rijeka Crnojevića was the largest port and leading trade center. and exceptional taste.
This place is also known for the production of dry fish (dried fish), a specialty with a unique and exceptional taste.
Enjoy the charms of Skadar Lake
Small fishing villages in the fairytale landscape of the Crnojevića River and Skadar Lake will relieve your soul of worry.
Take a boat ride through a sea of water lilies,
listen to the chirping of numerous birds, and see fishing boats confidently sailing towards their
destination.