Cetinje is the historic and cultural cradle of Montenegro, serving as the nation’s capital from the 15th century until 1918
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Reflecting its past as a royal and diplomatic center, Cetinje is a quiet, atmospheric "museum town" filled with former royal palaces, colorful embassies, and the country’s most important Orthodox monastery
King Nikola’s Museum is the former palace of the last Montenegrin king. It’s remarkably well-preserved, giving you a peek into how a 19th-century royal family lived in a tiny, rugged nation. The Blue Palace is the current official residence of the President of Montenegro. You can't go inside, but it’s the most vibrant building in town for a photo