Venetian fortress of Castello
Montenegro, Petrovac, Nika Anđ usa
Description:
About the period of domination of the Venetians in Montenegro can tell the preserved fortress of Castello, built in the 16th century on the coastal rock adjacent to the city. In those ancient times, it housed a garrison, and also stored oil and wine. The Venetian fortress of Castello is a place where you can get acquainted with works of ancient painting, wall paintings, mosaics and architecture.
In the fortress there is a museum, where samples of amazing Roman mosaics are presented. Some of the copies in the museum date back to the 3rd century BC. From the upper terrace of the fortress there is a beautiful view of the sea, the bay and the city itself. There is also a monument to soldiers who gave their lives in battles with fascist aggressors. At the height of the holiday season, a restaurant and nightclub of the same name are opened in the premises of the Castello fortress. It periodically hosts thematic “Russian parties” and other events aimed at Russian-speaking Montenegrins.