Cetinje

Cetinje is the historic soul of Montenegro — the former royal capital and the enduring cultural and spiritual heart of this proud nation. Nestled in a green valley at the foot of Mount Lovćen, this elegant small city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Montenegro from the 15th century until 1918, and its wide boulevards, former embassies, and royal palaces preserve a grandeur that belies its modest size. The Cetinje Monastery, seat of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro, is the most important spiritual site in the country and houses sacred relics including what is venerated as the right hand of St.