11. Church Santa Maria in Castio, 12th – 14th century
The exact construction time of Santa Maria in Castio is unknown. However, due to its architectural form and general construction characteristics, it is dated in time between the 12th and 14th centuries. This period is associated with the reign of Despot Đurađ Branković and the Balšić dynasty – known for their founding endeavours on the […]
12. Keep
Keep is a rectangular medieval tower that represents an important refuge within the walls and the last defence spot. It is a simple building with thick walls on three floors. The entrance was located on the second floor and was used through a movable wooden bridge and wooden steps which were removable. Their function was […]
13. Old Gate of the Castel
Today, the Old Fate of the Castel does not exist. Through historical sources, we know there had been a sea-level connection with the pier above the town walls.
14. Archaeological Museum of Budva
The Archeological Museum of Budva is a typical urban building with a Renaissance style and concept. The building is characterized by a large arched Baroque portal which leads to the courtyard part of the museum and its vestibule. The terraces as well as baroque columns can be spotted on the building. On the eastern side, […]
15. Memory Home of Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša
Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša is one of the most prominent literate from Montenegro. He was born in Budva on February 19, 1824. He spent a great part of his life in this town, engaging in literary work as well as political activities. Ever since the beginning of the 20th century, there had been an idea of […]
16. Modern Gallery ‘Jovo Ivanović’
Most of the utilitarian buildings that can be found within the walls of the Old Town have been built at the beginning of the 20th century. They replaced the former, older and smaller buildings. Such an example is the Modern Gallery building, a facility that belonged to the Sokol society which also served as a […]
17. Town Walls with Bastions
Over a long period of 2500 years, the area of the Montenegrin coast was quite significant due to numerous different factors, but primarily for its unique strategic position. On this coast military, commercial, cultural and religious interests of several ethnic groups were being intertwined. Fortification architecture had a key function in the development of cities […]
18. Entry Point of the Town Walls
The entry point of the walls is a stone staircase leaning against the western town wall. It establishes communication from the town to the walkways in the upper zone of the walls. Today, this point is actually a descent from the town walls, while the entrance to the town walls is possible from the plateau […]
19. Bastion Gradenigo
The bastion (turret) Gradenigo is located at the corner of the western and northern directions of the town walls. It was built in 1498 by walling up a medieval tower in the Venetian style by adding cordon wreaths and a very slight escarpment. In the parapet wall on the top of the bastion are located […]
21. Repeno Bastion
The bastion is located on the northeast side of the town walls and is characterized by an unfinished architectural form. A guardhouse and spaces for cannons are located on the Repeno bastion. This tower had an important strategic function since the entrance to Budva bay was controlled from this exact position.