City Museum of Podgorica, Podgorica

The City Museum of Podgorica is a welcoming gateway to the rich tapestry of Montenegro’s capital-from its Illyrian roots through Roman Doclea to modern-day stories. Established in 1950 as the Local Museum of Titograd, it evolved into its current form in 1974 by merging with the Modern Gallery and the Risto Stijovic Gallery, and now sits in a renovated post‑World War II Graphic Institute building.

The museum’s permanent exhibition is thoughtfully arranged into four sections: archaeological, ethnographic, historical, and cultural‑historical. Highlights include artifacts from Bronze Age sites Boljevic (c. 1800–1200 BC), Hellenistic settlements at Gostilj and Momisici, and impressive finds from Roman‑era Doclea (1st–4th centuries AD). Visitors can also admire rare printed books and manuscripts-especially a dedicated display honoring 16th‑century printer Bozidar Vukovic Podgoricanin-and a striking collection of religious icons and everyday artifacts reflecting Orthodox, Catholic, and Muslim cultural traditions from the 18th to early 20th century.

Overall, the City Museum of Podgorica is a must‑see cultural stop for any visitor seeking a deeper understanding of Montenegro’s capital. The displays cover millennia-from prehistoric settlement and Roman civilisation to Ottoman‑period religious art and local craftsmanship-offering a compelling, engaging snapshot of Podgorica’s layered history.