Niksic
Niksic is city and seat of the municipality of the same name in central part of Montenegro, which covers 2.065 km² and has a population of 65.705 inhabitants. It is the second largest city in Montenegro, situated in Niksic field surrounded by mountains and artificial lakes Krupac, Slano and Vrtac.
Niksic is an industrial, educational and cultural centre of the country, recognizable for its famous Niksic beer, and rock & roll.
Each attraction in Niksic offers visitors a unique mix of culture, history and scenic natural beauty.
There are two international airports in Montenegro:
– the Golubovci Airport in Podgorica, in the heart of the country, 52 km from Niksic,
– the Tivat Airport in Tivat, the Bay of Kotor, 103 km from Niksic,
– also, Cilipi Airport in Dubrovnik, Croatia, 107 km (via Trebinje, BiH) from Niksic.
Main landmarks in Niksic:
- The King Nikola Palace: the Museum of Archaeological, Ethnographic, Historic, Cultural heritage of the city;
- Niksic Castle: one of the most notable landmarks, remains of a Roman fort from the 4th century and showcases stunning views of the surrounding area;
- The Emperor’s Bridge: the bridge nearby Niksic, on the river Zeta, attracting attention with its 269m long figure with 18 arches;
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The Cathedral Church of St Basil of Ostrog: the Temple of beautiful architecture and spiritual importance;
- Lake Krupac: a picturesque lake ideal for recreation and relaxation;
- Ostrozac Fortress: a striking hilltop fortress that offers stunning views and a sense of history.
Main annual cultural and entertainment events in Niksic:
- Lake Fest: one of the biggest rock festivals in Montenegro, which gathers popular regional bands on Lake Krupac, held in July/August;
Bedem Fest: a music festival held on the upper town of the Bedem fortress, combining history and contemporary music, held in September;
Festival of Street Musicians: an event that turns the streets of Nikšić into a stage for artists from the region, held in August;
- Days of Culture in Niksic: traditional manifestation dedicated to the culture, art and traditions of the city, held in September;
Winter Marathon: sports and recreational event, held in February.
More details on official tourism sites and event calendars:
-https://niksic.travel/
Things to do in Niksic:
- Boat tours:: swimming, kayaking and fishing on the Lake Krupac;
- City walking tours: sightseeing of the city Niksic and the remains of ancient fort Niksic Castle;
- Nature & Adventure tours: visiting Forest Park Trebjesa and National Park Durmitor;
- Specific landmarks tours: exploring interesting areas, focusing on history, culture or hidden gems (Ostrog Monastery);
- Food experiences tours: tasting local Montenegrin delicacies and wines.