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Budva

Budva is located in the central part of the Montenegrin coast, the so-called Budeanekoy Coast. This is one of the oldest settlements in the Adriatic, it about 2500 years (the first settlement referred Burou Sophocles in the V century BC!). Throughout its history the city was destroyed several times by earthquakes and rebuilt from scratch each time, so samples of ancient architect itektury here and can be seen today zobilii.

Old town of Budva — a priceless monument of culture. At various times, Budva was under the domination of Byzantium, belonged to the Venetian Republic and Austria. At the end of the XV century, the city gained its complete architectural form and was fortified by walls. Walls are reinforced with several towers and fortress Citadel. In the Old Town has several gates, which in antiquity e well guarded and locked at night. Today the gate wide open. For serfs and walls — narrow winding streets and medieval squares and buildings, and I built of hewn stone. The city is dominated Catholic church of St. Ivan with majestic bell tower — building Vll century. In the Old and New Town at each step there are cafes, restaurants and shops.

Most of the historical monuments are concentrated in the Old City. In the city the citadel is a museum. Near the citadel rasppolozheno three historic churches. This is the church of St. Ivan (built in Vll century, rebuilt later). St. Mary’s Church (built in 840), the only surviving structure from the monastery once existed here, and Holy Trinity Church (built in 1804) — an Orthodox church built in th typically Byzantine style.

Religious composition of Budva almost homogeneous: the vast majority of believers are Orthodox Christians. The city and its surrounding area has plenty of Orthodox churches and monasteries Podostrog, Rezhevichi, Stanjevici, Gradiste. However, the Catholic community of Budva also has a long history in the city, there are still Catholic churches, among them the famous church of St. Ivan.

Budva — a historical and cultural center of Montenegro. There are many art museums with a unique exhibition, which brings together the work of artists around the world. In summer it attracts renowned performers of classical music, and life of the city is transformed into a splendid holiday. It is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and fun holiday. An abundance of restaurants, bars, casinos, discos, sports centers makes vacation resorts Budva attractive and memorable.

Budva is the center of the same m unitsipalnogo District, which includes in addition to direct most of Budva, such settlements as Becici Rafailovići, Sveti Stefan and Petrovac.