Stari Bar

The next position on the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Montenegro is Stari Bar. A little village in Montenegro is called Stari Bar. It is situated inland, a short distance from the brand-new city of Bar, on a hill called Londa at the base of Mount Rumija. Being inhabited since the early Middle Ages and having been ruled by the Byzantines, the Nemanji dynasty, Louis I of Hungary, and the Ottomans, this tiny town has seen an astonishing amount of drama and action.

With the proud stone tower towering up against the beautiful Mount Rumija backdrop, the abandoned stronghold is one of Montenegro's most appealing sights. Stari Bar experienced a violent bombardment in 1877 as the Montenegrin army fought to retake the town from Ottoman occupants. After seven weeks of fighting, they ultimately prevailed, adding to the town's political unrest. As a result, the town was largely destroyed, leaving just the fortress settlement. Visitors can explore these moving remains and the sparsely populated adjacent town, and there are a few quaint cafes and eateries close by to support their explorations of local history.

Location: resting on Londša hill, Montenegro