Culture of Colorful History

Montenegro has an extremely lengthy and interesting history for such a small nation. Gaining a deeper understanding of Montenegro culture requires taking a close look at the country's past. This region's intercultural influences have been blending for a very long time.

The first known inhabitants of the area were the Illyrians, who arrived in the late Iron Age. Since then, numerous tribes and countries have made attempts to settle in this hidden jewel. Nearly three centuries of domination by the Greeks, Celts, Slavs, Romans, Ottoman Turks, and Venetians considerably influenced the splendor of Montenegro's architecture.

The religion and language of Montenegro are derived from Slavic culture. In spite of mutual inteligibility, Montenegrins, like Bosnians, Croats, and Serbs, maintain that the languages spoken in their own countries are separate from those spoken in the area.

Culture and tradition in Montenegro have developed from all that came before. The people of Montenegro are proud, giving, hospitable, and open to everyone. With its blend of Mediterranean allure and Balkan fervor, it's no wonder that Montenegro has gradually become one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe.