Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Saborna crkva Svetog Vasilija Ostroškog; Trg Šaka Petrovića)
Sitting grandly on top of a pine-covered
hill, Nikšić's hefty Serbian Orthodox cathedral was built between 1895 and 1900. A cent-
ral dome floods the interior with light and massive chandeliers hang from the ceiling. The
exquisite iconostasis is painted in the realistic style popular in the early 20th century, as
opposed to the Byzantine look of the more recent icons. Look for local saints Peter of
Cetinje and Basil of Ostrog on either side of the sanctuary doors.
Freedom Square
(Trg Slobode)
The heart of Nikšić is this large open area at the centre of Ulica Njegoševa, the
main street. On summer nights what seems like the entire population - from toddlers to
the elderly - parade up and down the square. On one side is a hefty bronze equestrian
statue of King Nikola, while the other side has a fountain set around a modern sculpture.
SQUARE
Onogošt Fortress
The original Nikšić was built within sturdy walls on a rocky hill to the west of the current
town. This was the site of a 4th-century Roman military base that was taken over by the
Goths and fortified. Part of it has been restored and is used as a summer stage, although
when we visited it was covered in graffiti and broken glass.
From Ulica Njegoševa take Ulica Narodnih Heroja to the end, where you'll see the
fortress ahead of you.
FORTRESS
Tours
Anitra Travel Agency
( 040-200 598;
www.tara-grab.com
; Njegoševa 12)
Owned by the same company as Kamp Grab
(
Click here
), this local agency can arrange all kinds of active expeditions, including raft-
ing, canyoning, hiking, fishing, mountain-biking and jeep safaris.
ADVENTURE TOURS
Sleeping & Eating
Hotel Marshal
( 040-223 504;
www.marshalgroup.me
;
Partizanski Put bb; s €50-75, d €100; )
On the northern
fringe of the city, 2.5km from the centre, this shiny new hotel is the best place to stay in
HOTEL
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