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Ottoman Podgorica

Wars and time have left little to remind you of the Ottoman's five-century domination of Podgorica and the surrounding region. The beautiful arched Vezirov Most bridge spanning the Morača was blown up by the retreating Germans in 1944.

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Clock Tower

Clock Tower
Every Ottoman-ruled town had a clock tower to indicate the Muslim prayer times, and Podgorica's 18th century tower is one of the few remaining structures from the time. Read_on (No Comments)

Old town

Old town
A warren of quiet residential streets between the Morača river and Kralja Nikole is all that remains of Podgorica's old town. Read_on (No Comments)

Ribnica Bridge

Ribnica Bridge
A cute 15th century Ottoman arched bridge spans the Ribnica river near the confluence with the Morača. Best reached via the steps going down near the Blaža Jovanovića bridge. Read_on (No Comments)

Ribnica Fortress

Ribnica Fortress
Erected at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers by the Turks when they invaded in 1474, Ribnica Fortress was once a massive castle. Read_on (No Comments)

Turkish Bathhouse

Turkish Bathhouse
The old Turkish bath complex, Podgorica's largest remaining historical building, can be found hidden in the Ribnica river gorge east of the centre. Read_on (No Comments)