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Njegoš Mausoleum
Njegoš Mausoleum
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About
Located on Mount Lovćen, the Njegoš Mausoleum serves as both a tribute to Petar II Petrović Njegoš and a stunning viewpoint over the Montenegrin landscape
Insider Tips
The mausoleum sits atop the Jezerski Vrh mountain peak and the viewing platform offers 360 degree views of the Montenegrin coast, Lake Skadar, Albania and Croatia. This makes it one of the highest mausoleums in the world
Be prepared for a challenging drive from Kotor and Budva due to narrow roads with tight bends to reach the mausoleum. Reaching the top from the parking involves climbing 461 steps, with no step-free access available
Did you know?
Njegoš was a prince-bishop, poet, and philosopher who ruled Montenegro from 1830 until his death in 1851. He is considered one of the most important cultural and political figures in Montenegrin history