Budva

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Region: southern

 

Settlement: in the heart of montenegrian coast

 

Co-ordinates: 42.28° N 18.83° E

 

Geographical landmarks: Slovenska beach, Jaz beach, Sv.Stefan island

 

Climate: sub-tropical, mediterranean

 

Population: 15,909 (municipality)

 

Municipality area: 122 km²

 

Area code: +382 33

 

Transportation: bus

 

 

 Beaches: Jaz, Mogren I and II, Slovenska plaza (Slovenska Beach), Bečići, Sveti Stefan (St. Stefan), Kraljicina plaza (Queen's Beach), Milocer, Przno, Kamenovo, city beaches, Guvance, Drobni Pijesak, Perazica Do, Petrovac, Lucice, Buljarica, Ostrvo Sveti Nikola – Havaji  (island St.Nicola- "Hawaii"), Ricardova Glava (Richard's Head)

Places of Interest 

·        St.Stefan

·        Old town

·        Jaz beach

·        Mogren beach

·        Podostrog monastery 

Interesting facts 

• Budva is by far the most popular tourist destination in Montenegro
• St. Stefan is the only town-hotel in the world
• There are over 11 km of sandy beaches in or near Budva
• In 1979. the city suffered an earthquake and it took 8 years to rebuild the city
• St. Ivan's church dates back to 7^th century. The church owns a library,  a chancery, as well as paintings and icons by artists from Venice created between 15 ^th and 17 ^th century

 Events

• International Tourism Fair METUBES – February 7 - 9
•   Food fair - March 14 – 17
• Furniture fair - March 28 – April 1
• Nautic show Budva - April 30 – Maj 5
• Bazaar of Consumables - May 1 – September 15
• International Budva carnival - April 29 - May 4
• Souvenire fair in Becici - May 10
• Class 1 Montenegrin Grand Prix - May 19 - 25
• Art Expo -  May 28 - June 3
• International folklore festival - June 9 - 12
• Summer fair - June 15 – September 15
• Music festival Budva - June 28 – 30
• Montenegro fashion week - June 29 – July 1
• Sports dance competition  - June
• Theatre city - July 12 – August 22
• 5 stars concert – July 13
• Big summer concert - August 1 - 10
• The night of Petrovac - middle of August
• Madonna's concert – late August
• Infofest - September
• Montenegro open (tennis tournament) - September
• Construction industry fair - September 24 - 28
• Automobile show - October 8 - 12
• Haloween - October 31
• New Years Eve - December 31 

 

Churches: St.Ivan's Church, Blessed Lady Marija in Punta's Church, St.Sava's Church, St.Trojica's Church

History 

• First settlements on this territory date back to 5^th century B.C., when it was inhabited by Ilirs
• In 2^nd  century it was invaded by Romans, and it became a commercial centre
• From 535 A.D. it was under Byzantinian authority
• Slovens started to populate the territory of Budva in the beginning of 7^th century
• After the period under serbian authority, the Republic of Venice conquered this territory in the beginning of 16 ^th century
• In 1797. it was invaded by Austria
• In 1806. and 1807. Budva was under russian administration
• During 1807. through 1813. it was under french authority
• After that,  it was conquered by Austria and has remained under its authority till World War I

By: 123 Montenegro

Photos by: Ivan Stojanović