Njeguši is a village situated in the Lovćen National Park, not far from Cetinje, and is the birth place of the Petrović dynasty. In Njeguši, you can se the home of Petar II Petrović- Njegoš, the once-ruler and Metropolitan bishop of Montenegro. The village is not only famous for its historical significance and its natural surroundings, but also for Njeguški sir, a local sort of cheese, as well as the Njeguški pršut, a local sort sort of dry-cured ham.
Today, the village is inhabited by around 15 people, mostly older residents who earn money thanks to tourism, accepting guests into their homes and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy the local delicacies. Petar II’s home is the symbol of the village, a stone house which still survives time and proudly keeps the history of the family safe from forgetting. In the house, you will be able to see gusle, a traditional Montenegrin musical instrument, along with grasping what Njegoš’s life was when he was a child.
Several restaurants, such as Njeguška Sijela, Kod Radonjića, Zora and Nevjesta Jadrana, offer a diverse choice of local quisine, with the unavoidable wine and rakija tastings. In addition to this, the folk village of Sveti Georgije is located near the local Church of Sveti Đorđe, with Sveti Đorđe being the patron saint of the village. Njeguši can be reached from Lovćen in 10 minutes, from Budva in 40 minutes, and from Cetinje in 10 minutes. The most scenic road to Njeguši goes through Kotor, following 25 turns which have been part of the route for decades. When you reach curve number 25, you will be greeted with one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Bay of Kotor, overlooking the entire bay. The winding road was used by Montenegrins of the past, as it was the only way from Cetinje to the sea.
Author of the text:
Marijana Niković licensed tourist guide for Montenegro.
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