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History and Art Museum
History and Art Museum
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The History & Art Museum, located within the National Museum complex in Cetinje, is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich historical and cultural tapestry of the country
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The history section of the museum on the ground floor offers a comprehensive timeline of Montenegro’s history from the Stone Age up to 1955. The art section showcases contemporary and traditional artworks by Montenegrin and foreign artists
Located on the upper floor, the art gallery presents a thorough collection of 19th- and 20th-century artworks by artists from the former Yugoslavia. Highlights include works by Milo Milunović and Petar Lubarda, with prominent pieces such as "Battle of Vučji Do" and "Kosovo Battle" or Slovene impressionists like Rihard Jakopić, Matija Jama, and Matej Sternen
Did you know?
The building itself, completed in 1910, was originally constructed to house the Montenegrin Parliament, known as Vladin Dom