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Q: What architectural styles are represented in the main temples of Budva and who created them?

Mediterranean Gothic dominates in the church of St. Sava of the XII century with characteristic narrow windows. The Church of the Holy Trinity of the XIX century is an example of the Neo-Byzantine style with domes painted by Greek masters. The chapel of St. Luke is unique, where Romanesque arches are combined with Renaissance reliefs of the work of Italian architects.

Q: Where in Budva is the best to be photographed against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes?

Rock "Pigeon Island" off the coast creates a spectacular contrast with turquoise water. The gate of the Old Town with the coat of arms of the Republic of Venice is an ideal background for portraits. The mosaic floor of the Roman villa of the I century AD in the archaeological park adds an antique flavor.

Q: What little-known historical sites of Budva are often missed by tourists?

The aqueduct of the XVI century in the Podstrel area was used to supply the fortress with water. The ruins of the early Christian basilica of the fifth century near the beach of Yaz are hidden in an olive grove. The house of the famous seafarer Marco Martinovich of the XIX century has preserved the original sea maps and tools.

Q: What legends are associated with the fortress of St. Mary in Budva?

According to legend, an underground passage under the citadel leads to a sunken galleon with the treasures of the Venetian Doge. Legend has it that the altar of the fortress chapel is protected by a “weeping” icon that warned of the attacks of the Ottomans. In the XIX century, the Montenegrin rebel poet Nikats from Rovin allegedly hid here.

Q: What museums are the most interesting to visit with children?

The Maritime Museum at Fort Mogren displays a model of the Budwan Falcon sailboat with an interactive cabin. In the ethnographic museum you can try on traditional costumes of Montenegrin mountaineers. The exhibition “Underwater world” includes touch screens with 3D reconstructions of sunken ships.

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