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Pljevlja, the northernmost town in Montenegro in the picturesque valley of the rivers Cehotina and Brznica and in the immediate neighborhood of southwestern Serbia and Bosnia&Herzegovina, this area represents the triple frontier area a place where Christianity and Islam have intertwined for centuries.

 

The oldest preserved traces of human life on the territory of Pljevlja originate from the second millennium B.C. and belong to the early Bronze Age. The presence of Roman civilisation from the first to the fourth century has been shown by excavations of the settlement Municipium, found in Komini. It is thought that this Roman town originated in the second century AD and was one of the most important settlements in the Dalmatian provincial interior.

 

During the mediaeval period, two of the most beautiful monuments of Christianity and Islam in Montenegro were built in Pljevlja - the Holy Trinity Monastery and the Hussein Pasha Mosque - was built from finely hewn stone, with rich internal ornaments, while the walls are painted with floral details and a quotation from the Koran. Holy Trintity Monastery was first mentioned in 1537, while its present-day appearance originates from the end of the 19th century. Throughout history the monastery was a cultural and educational centre, a centre of the transcribing and painting of books, woodwork and the creation of art and craft objects.

 

 

The region of Pljevlja contains beautiful mountain villages, unspoilt nature, the mountains of Ljubisnja and Kovac, and the Tara, Drago and Cehotina canyons. The city park Vodice is one of the most attractive places in Pljevlja. It is surrounded by woods and has beautiful walking paths, it is a perfect place to enjoy the nature. The park is divided into two parts by the river Breznica where two artificial lakes and a fish pond were built. This nicely decorated area is the main promenade of the local people in warm summer evenings. Pljevlja cheese, is the first traditional type of cheese in Montenegro with branded label of origin. According to quality and quantity of production, it is one of the most important dairy products of Montenegro.

 

 

St. Trinity Monastery Pljevlja

 

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Pljevlja City Park Vodice

 

 

 

 

Pljevlja Husein Pasha Mosque

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