Podgorica which is the capital of Montenegro and was originally known as Birziminium back in the 11th century and is home to approximately 136,473 people. Podgorica is approximately 15 kilometres north of Lake Skadar in central Montenegro.

You will notice as you explore the city of Podgorica that the architecture does vary and has strong influences from the Ottoman Era. There still remains two Mosques and a Turkish Clock from that era, which can be found in the Old Turkish town of Stara Varos.

Today Podgorica is a charming mix of old and new with many modern buildings. One of the most recent monuments of Podgorica is the Millennium Bridge which was built in 2005 and is 140 metres long.

There are many fascinating monuments to visit while in Podgorica and if your a fan of castles and museums then the popular King Nikola's Castle will be the ultimate treat. There are plenty of other museums and art galleries to choose from and a trip to the Podgorica City Museum should not be missed. Many James Bond fans will connect Montenegro with the latest film Casino Royale but in fact the film was shot in the Czech Republic not Montenegro.

If you would like to mix with the locals then there is no better way than visiting one their local trendy cafes. The locals are huge fan's of espresso's as well the hamburger which is slightly different from the average burger. A trip to Podgorica would not be complete without sampling a drop of the city's famous wine known as Plantaze.