Travel Reference
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Trg Između Crkava
Literally the 'square between the churches', this open area below the citadel provides a
visual reminder of the once cosy relationship between Orthodox and Catholic Christians
in this area.
(Crkva Sv Trojice; 8am-noon & 5pm-midnight summer, 8am-noon & 4-7pm winter)
, in the centre of the
square. Built in 1804 out of stripes of pink and honey-coloured stone, this Orthodox
church is the only one of the square's interesting cluster of churches that is regularly
open.
which served as a cathedral until 1828 (Budva is now part of the diocese of Kotor). A
side chapel houses the Madonna of Budva - a 12th-century icon venerated by Catholic
and Orthodox Budvans alike.
Built into the city walls are two tiny churches which are rarely open. Budva's oldest
Orthodox Church, once had both Orthodox and Catholic altars.
SQUARE
Citadela
(admission €2; 9am-midnight May-Oct, 9am-5pm Nov-Apr)
At the Stari Grad's seaward end, the old
citadel offers striking views, a small museum and a library full of rare tomes and maps.
It's thought to be built on the site of the Greek acropolis, but the present incarnation dates
to the 19th century Austrian occupation. Its large terrace serves as the main stage of the
annual Theatre City festival.
FORTRESS
Town Walls
(admission €1)
A walkway about a metre wide leads around the landward walls of the Stari
Grad, offering views across the rooftops and down on some beautiful hidden gardens.
Admission only seems to be charged in the height of summer; at other times it's either
free or locked. The entrance is near the Citadela.
FORTRESS
Modern Gallery
GALLERY
