The old town
of Budua lies on a little island that was linked to the land by a sandbar and in time
turned into a peninsula. The town was founded in the 9th century. Starting in 1405 Budua
was under Venetian sovranity and so remains until the fall of the Venetian Republic. Budua
is surrounded by ramparts originating from the XV century including a medieval
fortification system with city gates, defense walls and towers. Inside the walls the town
is a combination of narrow streets and little squares where are located famous buildings,
church Sv. Trojica, church of Sv. Ivan, church of Sv. Bogorodica and church of Sv. Sava.
Kosmac fort is an Austrian fortress in Becici built
in 19th century. It was on the border between Austria-Hungary and Montenegro. You find it
on the road approaching Budua from Cetinje.
Panoramic views of Budua.
"Leone veneto" symbol of Venice. Budua.
City walls, Budua.
Venetian inscription on the city walls, Budua.
Venetian sybols on the city walls, Budua.
Old city street, Budua.
Bell tower of the Catholic church of St. John, this
bell-tower was built in 1867. Budua.
The church of Sv.Trojice (St.Trinity),
it was completed in 1804. Budua.
The church of St. Sava, remnants of frescoes on the
vaulting and walls of the church, dating approximately from the mid-12th century. Budua.
The church of the Sv.Trojice
(St.Trinity), it's an Orthodox church . Budua.
City walls, Budua.
City walls, Budua.
The walls of Budua and Sveti Nikola island on the
background.
View from the walkway to Mogren Beach, Budua.
Walkway to Mogren Beach, Budua.
Mogren Beach, Budua.
Sveti Stefan, Montenegro. It's a unique city, or
rather, village hotel. The houses of an old fishing village situated on a small peninsula
have been adapted and converted into luxurious and cosy country cottages.
