Bar

Bar, dominated by Montenegro's main port and a large industrial area, is unlikely to be anyone's holiday highlight. However, it serves as a convenient base for exploring southern Montenegro and is well-connected by bus and train, with regular services to Budva, Herceg Novi, Kotor, Ulcinj, and international destinations like Belgrade and Dubrovnik

The few highlights include King Nikola’s Palace, a former royal residence turned into a museum surrounded by beautiful gardens as well as the church of St. Jovan Vladimir, a modern, gold-topped cathedral dedicated to the patron saint of Bar

Located 5km away in the mountains behind, Stari Bar (Bar Old Town) is an abandoned fortress town with extensive ruins, offering a glimpse into Montenegro's medieval past. The site includes remnants of churches, houses, and defensive walls set against a dramatic mountain backdrop. Highlights include an impressive aqueduct, an ancient olive tree (over 2,000 years old), and St. John’s Church