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Virpazar, Skadar Lake, Montenegro

National Park

 

"Skadar Lake"

 

 

Skadar Lake with the area ranging from 370 to 530 square kilometers, depending on the water level is the biggest lake in the Balkans. Due to its geographic position and sub Mediterranean climate, it is one of the most important habitats of swamp birds in Europe, right after the river Danube delta. There are around 280 bird species on the lake, including the rare curly pelican, which became a trademark of the National Park.

 

Throughout the history this region was a confluence of different civilization, which left a strong impact on its rich cultural and historical heritage. On the islands in the Skadar Lake, among birds and water-lilies many monasteries can be found. The oldest monastery - Starcevo, was founded in the XIV century by the humble ascetic, old man Makarije, after whom the island was named Starceva gorica.

 

On the shores of the lake there are two small towns–old urban settlements, with specific architecture - Virpazar and Rijeka Crnojevica. Both settlements are nowadays famous for its restaurants that offer traditional specialties.

 

River Crnojevica a small town on the homonymous river is one of the most beautiful towns of Montenegro is easily accessible from the main road Podgorica - Cetinje. The beginning of its story relates to the ruler of Zeta, Ivan Crnojevic (1465-1490), who built a fortress and monastery in order to avoid Turkish army whose church is dedicated to Saint Nikola. Here he moved his capital from the fortress Zabljak, and the monastery became the seat of Metropolitanate of Zeta. The site preserves remains of historic constructions from the time of Ivan Crnojevic such as basement of a building demolished long ago which is related to the work of so called Obod print house where the first book written in Cyrillic script was printed: Oktoih, the first voice in 1494. Besides, this is the place of the first pharmacy in Montenegro as well as the first Martial House. At the beginning of the XX century nacre – pearl made of fish bone was produced at the Marica factory. Rijeka Crnojevica was the largest Montenegrin harbour and leading trade centre during XIX and beginning of XX century. Highly esteemed product of this region was dried ukljeva (fish) owing to its unique and exquisite taste, and it was very popular among Italian people. At the entrance at the Rijeka Crnojevića is stone Bridge of Danilo. It was built in 1853 by Prince Danilo in honour of his father Stanko Petrović. Alongside the left bank of the river, he built a ground house, preserved to nowadays, referred to as Mostina.

 

 


The Skadar Lake Basin - Map

 

Basin of Skadar Lake - Map

 

Map of National park "Skadar Lake"

 

Map of National Park

 

Skadar Lake - Old House

 

 

Skadar Lake - Monasteries

 

 

Skadar Lake - Montenegro

 

 

Skadar Lake - Birdwatching

 

 

Skadar Lake - Water lily

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