Cetine

Monument to Ivan Crnojevic

revolution Square

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The monument to Ivan Crnojevic, dedicated to the founder of Cetinje, located on Revolution Square, is one of the most significant in the city.

Ivan Crnojevic was a major feudal lord who decided to devote his life to his homeland of Montenegro. People's.

According to legend, he is known as Ivan-bek. Having received the title of Venetian nobleman, Ivan became Prince of Montenegro. He is also the founder of Europe’s first state-owned printing house.

The monument, erected in 1982 on the five hundredth anniversary of the city, is a tall statue, towering on a pedestal. In his left hand, Ivan holds a shield with the image of a double-headed eagle, and in his right, a sword proudly thrown on his shoulder.

 

 

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